Postcode report
LE4 2JR Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About LE4 2JR: area rating, property, schools and local change
LE4 2JR is a postcode in Abbey, Leicester, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LE4 2JR, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LE4 2JR are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LE4 2JR is based on Leicester 003 Census 2021. It covers 11,779 residents, 3,834 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 39% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 42% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near LE4 2JR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LE4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £252k from 73 rolling sales, down 2.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LE4 2JR can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LE4 2JR by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LE4 2JR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 HMO licences, 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LE4 2JR
Is LE4 2JR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LE4 2JR?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LE4 2JR?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LE4 2JR?
LocaleIQ matched LE4 2JR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LE4 2JR?
The latest median sold price is £252k based on 73 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LE4 2JR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 HMO licences, 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.