Postcode LE8 4GU is located in an urban city, within the Blaby ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Blaby Village area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blaby Village is £50,242 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Bouskel Park.
Blaby Village has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,966 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Blaby Village has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blaby Village is £50,242 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 87 ft away from LE8 4GU.
Blaby Village near LE8 4GU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bouskel Park | Small | Walking directions to Bouskel Park |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £289,975 in Blaby area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £665,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £305,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £284,950 |
| Terraced | 6 | £209,500 |
10 year median price trend in Blaby
In the LE8 4GU postcode area, located within Blaby Village, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE8 4GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Leicester Road, Blaby, LE8 4FZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 8 Johns Court, Blaby, LE8 4DJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Welford Road, Blaby, LE8 4HY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Blaby General Store | Hazlemere Close, Blaby, LE8 4DN | Walking directions to Blaby General Store |
Annual council tax rates for Blaby 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.