Postcode insights

LE4 8NE

Ivydale Road

Thurmaston

Property search →

Interactive map showing LE4 8NE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LE4 8NE

Overview

Postcode LE4 8NE 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below 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 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Elizabeth Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Thurmaston has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Thurmaston has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Thurmaston is £44,841 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 60 ft away from LE4 8NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Thurmaston near LE4 8NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Syston located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE4 8NE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miElizabeth ParkMediumWalking directions to Elizabeth Park

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
3,784.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.81(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.12(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.41(-62%)
Public order
2.85(-59%)
Burglary
2.85(-14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
47.23%
Indian
119
34.69%
Other
29
8.45%
Other White
12
3.5%
Other Asian
11
3.21%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
25.96%
No qualifications
61
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
55
19.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
51.69%
Owns with a mortgage
48
40.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.08%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.69%
Social rents from council
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Thurmaston

Median price£256,950
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £291K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thurmaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£285,000£341
Semi-Detached42£266,000£333
Terraced34£215,000£283
Flats4£127,575£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thurmaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thurmaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thurmaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thurmaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thurmaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thurmaston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 8NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 8NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202628, Ivydale Road, Leicester, LE4 8NESemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
08 Aug 202541, Ivydale Road, Leicester, LE4 8NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£249,000
22 May 202549, Ivydale Road, Leicester, LE4 8NFDetachedFreehold£370,000
19 Feb 20268, Thorndale Road, Leicester, LE4 8NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
29 May 202666, Blount Road, Leicester, LE4 8LJTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the LE4 8NE postcode area, located within Thurmaston, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE4 8NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryChurch Hill Church of England Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChurch Hill Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryEastfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 8NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE4 8NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMini Market storeEarls Way, Charnwood, LE4 8FTWalking directions to Mini Market store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Charnwood district (2025-26).

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,810
Band C£2,069
Band D£2,328
Band E£2,845
Band F£3,362
Band G£3,879
Band H£4,655

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE4 8NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brenda Seaton

Thurmaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Gina Jackson

Thurmaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mark David Lowe

Thurmaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Edward Argar

Melton and Syston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictCharnwoodE07000130
Parliamentary ConstituencyMelton and SystonE14001357
WardThurmastonE05014688
ParishThurmastonE04012894
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ThurmastonE02005365
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Charnwood 021CE01025764
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE4 8NE

Is LE4 8NE (Thurmaston) safe?

The area around LE4 8NE records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near LE4 8NE?

The median sale price around LE4 8NE in Thurmaston is £256,950 (about £310 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE4 8NE?

There are 6 schools close to LE4 8NE, including Church Hill Church of England Junior School (Good), Church Hill Infant School (Good) and Eastfield Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE4 8NE?

LE4 8NE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,956 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE4 8NE (Thurmaston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Melton and Syston covering LE4 8NE 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).

Data Sources

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.