Postcode LE4 8GQ is located in an urban city, within the Thurmaston ward of Charnwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Thurmaston area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thurmaston is £44,841 per year. The nearest station is Syston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Elizabeth Park.
Thurmaston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,571 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Thurmaston has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thurmaston is £44,841 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from LE4 8GQ.
Thurmaston near LE4 8GQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Syston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Syston | N/A | Walking directions to Syston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Elizabeth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Elizabeth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Archdale Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Archdale Street Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £256,950 (about £310 per square foot) in Thurmaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £565,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £285,000 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £266,000 | £333 |
| Terraced | 34 | £215,000 | £283 |
| Flats | 4 | £127,575 | £227 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178,000 | £129,950 | £170,250 | £135,500 |
| 2017 | £217,500 | £128,995 | £175,000 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £111,000 | £186,500 | £148,250 |
| 2019 | £256,000 | £120,000 | £190,000 | £152,750 |
| 2020 | £240,000 | £132,000 | £207,500 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £281,500 | £137,750 | £220,000 | £176,250 |
| 2022 | £281,500 | £151,250 | £260,000 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | £274,000 | £122,500 | £255,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £157,500 | £260,250 | £231,500 |
| 2025 | £318,500 | £155,000 | £261,250 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £112,600 | £277,000 | £231,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233 | £186 | £212 | £157 |
| 2017 | £230 | £193 | £213 | £188 |
| 2018 | £246 | £163 | £226 | £206 |
| 2019 | £238 | £201 | £236 | £214 |
| 2020 | £269 | £199 | £238 | £223 |
| 2021 | £292 | £207 | £263 | £236 |
| 2022 | £339 | £220 | £312 | £289 |
| 2023 | £336 | £273 | £331 | £268 |
| 2024 | £311 | £229 | £307 | £282 |
| 2025 | £327 | £225 | £321 | £277 |
| 2026 | £362 | £222 | £334 | £279 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 8GQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | 973, Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 8GQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £297,500 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 949, Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 8GQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 963, Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 8GQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 965, Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 8GQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | Apartment 25, Roman Place, Oliver Close, Leicester, LE7 2NR | Flats | Leasehold | £156,000 |
In the LE4 8GQ postcode area, located within Thurmaston, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 8GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, LE4 8GQ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Barkby Thorpe Lane, Charnwood, LE4 8GP | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.5 mi | Mini Market store | Earls Way, Charnwood, LE4 8FT | Walking directions to Mini Market store |
Annual council tax rates for Charnwood district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE4 8GQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brenda Seaton
Thurmaston - Elected 4 May 2023
Gina Jackson
Thurmaston - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark David Lowe
Thurmaston - Elected 4 May 2023
Edward Argar
Melton and Syston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE4 8GQ records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LE4 8GQ in Thurmaston is £256,950 (about £310 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to LE4 8GQ, including The Roundhill Academy (Requires improvement), Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy and Eastfield Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE4 8GQ is Syston, about 1,108 m away.
LE4 8GQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,571 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Melton and Syston covering LE4 8GQ is Edward Argar (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brenda Seaton (Conservative and Unionist Party), Gina Jackson (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Mark David Lowe (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.