LE4 is a postcode district in Leicester, East Midlands, covering 1832 active and 642 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LE4 (19%) is characterised by an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (15%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a diverse suburban neighbourhood with comfortable family housing. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes LE4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LE4 are around £263k, up 2.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LE4 at 281 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LE4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LE4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LE4 postcode area.
109,452
39
£ 34,115 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
50% of LE4's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Catherine Infant School
Catherine Junior School
Rushey Mead Primary School
Wyvern Primary School
Wolsey House Primary School
Buswells Lodge Primary School
Sandfield Close Primary School
Barley Croft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
197 nearby- Ambala
- Ambar Fish
- Best One - Raja Stores
- Fairfax Store
- Shivansh/Priyal Cash And Carry
- + 192 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Aaron Lodge Guest House
- Ibis Budget Leicester
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Birstall Social Club
- Birstall United Social Football Club
- Earl Of Stamford
- The Harrow Inn
- The Old Plough
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
121 nearby- Belgrave Children Young People And Family Centre
- Blue Peter Spice
- Bobby's
- Boosters Cafe
- Bostik Bistro
- + 116 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Asda
- Lidl
- Maxi Grosik
- One Beyond
- Co-operative Group
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
119 nearby- Sushi Daily
- Syston Farmhouse Pizza
- Aroma Spice
- Benny's Pizza
- Birstall Fisheries
- + 114 more
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Area Profile: LE4 · Data under Open Government Licence