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LE7 7EX

Melody Avenue

Anstey

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Detailed insights for LE7 7EX

Overview

Postcode LE7 7EX is located in a rural town, within the Anstey ward of Charnwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Anstey area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Anstey is £54,201 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 3.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Hill Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Anstey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,941 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Anstey has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Anstey is £54,201 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 2 ft away from LE7 7EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Anstey near LE7 7EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE7 7EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCastle Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Hill Park
0.2 miLower GreenMediumWalking directions to Lower Green

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
883.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.95(-19%)
Shoplifting
12.1(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.85(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.26(-16%)
Public order
5.42(-22%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
85.38%
Other Asian
8
3.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
3.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.69%
Other White
7
2.69%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
29.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
21.66%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.59%
No qualifications
33
15.21%
Apprenticeship
17
7.83%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
35.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
30.08%
Owns outright
28
22.76%
Other social rented
9
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Anstey

Median price£273,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £346K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £273,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Anstey area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Anstey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£400,000£306
Semi-Detached43£275,000£296
Terraced25£215,000£257
Flats11£89,950£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Anstey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Anstey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£115,500£181,750£146,500
2017£267,000£110,000£176,000£152,500
2018£339,950£125,750£211,750£183,000
2019£339,950£124,975£211,000£180,000
2020£349,473£120,500£220,000£172,750
2021£325,498£132,250£248,975£188,750
2022£402,500£149,750£250,000£208,000
2023£427,500£150,000£268,000£200,000
2024£403,500£126,500£245,000£221,250
2025£380,000£110,475£272,500£205,000
2026£410,000£83,000£310,000£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Anstey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Anstey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£194£186£170
2017£221£187£204£188
2018£261£201£253£194
2019£256£209£250£232
2020£274£200£262£242
2021£292£211£273£232
2022£296£232£280£241
2023£307£229£306£247
2024£305£257£291£253
2025£300£193£299£244
2026£300£219£269£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Anstey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE7 7EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE7 7EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 20254, Melody Avenue, Leicester, LE7 7EXTerracedFreehold£273,000
30 May 202541, Cropston Road, Leicester, LE7 7BPTerracedFreehold£190,000
21 Mar 202543, Cropston Road, Leicester, LE7 7BPTerracedFreehold£214,000
16 Jul 202562, Cropston Road, Leicester, LE7 7BJTerracedFreehold£190,000
27 Feb 202616, Ned Ludd Close, Leicester, LE7 7AQFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the LE7 7EX postcode area, located within Anstey, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE7 7EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableWolfdale SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Latimer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHeatherbrook Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE7 7EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE7 7EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodCropston Road, Charnwood, LE7 7BPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miLondisBradgate Road, Charnwood, LE7 7AZWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miFamily Choice SuperstoreAlbion Street, Charnwood, LE7 7DEWalking directions to Family Choice Superstore

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 LE7 7EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Deborah Taylor

Anstey - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Paul Richard Baines

Anstey - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Peter Bedford

Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictCharnwoodE07000130
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid LeicestershireE14001364
WardAnsteyE05014666
ParishAnsteyE04005365
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AnsteyE02005366
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Charnwood 022BE01025671
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2003-11-01

Frequently asked questions about LE7 7EX

Is LE7 7EX (Anstey) safe?

The area around LE7 7EX records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.

What is the average house price near LE7 7EX?

The median sale price around LE7 7EX in Anstey is £273,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE7 7EX?

There are 6 schools close to LE7 7EX, including Wolfdale School (Good), The Latimer Primary School (Good) and Heatherbrook Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE7 7EX?

LE7 7EX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,941 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE7 7EX (Anstey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire covering LE7 7EX is Peter Bedford (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Deborah Taylor (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Paul Richard Baines (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.