Postcode LE4 9EQ is located in an urban city, within the Troon area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Rushey Mead South area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rushey Mead South is £40,227 per year. The median sale price in Troon is £240,000 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £191,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Leicester, about 2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Towers Park.
Rushey Mead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,540 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Rushey Mead South has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from LE4 9EQ.
Rushey Mead South near LE4 9EQ 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Towers Park | Medium | Walking directions to Towers Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £306 per square foot) in Troon area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £323,502 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £280,000 | £316 |
| Terraced | 35 | £235,000 | £308 |
| Flats | 13 | £112,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £314,950 | £98,000 | £151,000 | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £274,998 | £91,000 | £170,000 | £146,225 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £87,500 | £175,500 | £147,000 |
| 2019 | £249,950 | £92,000 | £192,000 | £189,950 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £95,000 | £201,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £312,500 | £95,000 | £220,000 | £207,475 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £108,000 | £250,000 | £235,000 |
| 2023 | £321,500 | £101,000 | £254,250 | £235,000 |
| 2024 | £365,000 | £82,000 | £270,000 | £220,725 |
| 2025 | £317,750 | £95,000 | £274,250 | £238,500 |
| 2026 | £323,502 | £111,500 | £276,500 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218 | £157 | £187 | £193 |
| 2017 | £225 | £152 | £217 | £206 |
| 2018 | £215 | £190 | £225 | £199 |
| 2019 | £256 | £178 | £230 | £227 |
| 2020 | £258 | £128 | £239 | £238 |
| 2021 | £278 | £180 | £265 | £261 |
| 2022 | £302 | £189 | £314 | £303 |
| 2023 | £314 | £224 | £299 | £301 |
| 2024 | £338 | £205 | £300 | £287 |
| 2025 | £299 | £193 | £317 | £294 |
| 2026 | £335 | £196 | £306 | £311 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 9EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 68, Hampden Road, Leicester, LE4 9EQ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 58, Hampden Road, Leicester, LE4 9EQ | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 70, Hampden Road, Leicester, LE4 9EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 70, Hampden Road, Leicester, LE4 9EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,900 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 19, Ireton Road, Leicester, LE4 9ES | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the LE4 9EQ postcode area, located within Rushey Mead South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | North Mead Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Merrydale Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Oct 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Merrydale Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2023. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE4 9EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Convenience | Leicester, LE5 0LF | Walking directions to Victoria Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Barkby super store | Barkby Road, Leicester, LE4 9HL | Walking directions to Barkby super store |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE4 9EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Diane Cank
Troon - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohinder Singh Sangha
Troon - Elected 4 May 2023
Shivani Raja
Leicester East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE4 9EQ records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LE4 9EQ in Troon is £240,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LE4 9EQ, including North Mead Primary Academy (Good), Merrydale Junior School (Good) and Merrydale Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LE4 9EQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,540 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester East covering LE4 9EQ is Shivani Raja (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Diane Cank (Labour Party) and Mohinder Singh Sangha (Labour Party).