Postcode LE4 9BX 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 South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rushey Mead South is £40,227 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Rushey Mead South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Rushey Mead South has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rushey Mead South is £40,227 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 170 ft away from LE4 9BX.
Rushey Mead South near LE4 9BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Rushey Mead area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rushey Mead
In the LE4 9BX postcode area, located within Rushey Mead South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 9BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Barkby super store | Barkby Road, Leicester, LE4 9HL | Walking directions to Barkby super store |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Rosedale Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.