Postcode LE4 7SJ is located in an urban city, within the Rushey Mead ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Rushey Mead North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rushey Mead North is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is Syston located about 2.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Appleton Park.
Rushey Mead North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Rushey Mead North has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rushey Mead North is £38,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from LE4 7SJ.
Rushey Mead North near LE4 7SJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Syston located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Appleton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Appleton Park |
| 0.1 mi | Jesse Jackson Park | Medium | Walking directions to Jesse Jackson Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Rushey Mead area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £312,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £301,250 |
| Terraced | 23 | £261,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rushey Mead
In the LE4 7SJ postcode area, located within Rushey Mead North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 7SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's | 501 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Paraban Supermarket | 75 Nicklaus Road, Leicester, LE4 7RP | Walking directions to Paraban Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Local Convenience Store & Off-licence | Humberstone Lane, Charnwood, LE4 8HJ | Walking directions to Local Convenience Store & Off-licence |
| 0.5 mi | Mark Convenience Store | Melton Road, Charnwood, LE4 8BB | Walking directions to Mark Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.