Leicester · LE4

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Covering Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston, including Abbey, Birstall East & Wanlip, Birstall West. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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LE4 (Birstall) in a nutshell

LE4 covers Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston, in Blaby and Charnwood and Leicester. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for LE4

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Two councils in one district

LE4 is split between Blaby and Charnwood and Leicester. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

LE4 stretches across Abbey, Beaumont Leys, Belgrave and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'LE4', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Leicester: 26.9% terraced, 38.0% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Leicester page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does LE4 cover?

LE4 (Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston) includes the wards of Abbey, Beaumont Leys, Belgrave, Birstall East & Wanlip, Birstall West, Fosse, Rushey Mead, Thorpe Astley & St Mary's, Thurmaston, Troon (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to LE4?

Neighbouring districts include LE1 (Leicester), LE5 (Hamilton), LE2 (Oadby) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering LE4 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in LE4?

About 36,416 households and 96,921 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,864 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is LE4 in?

LE4 sits in Blaby, Charnwood, Leicester (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Leicester East, Leicester West, Melton and Syston, Mid Leicestershire.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
LE4 1
Areas covered
Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston 2
Active postcodes
1,864 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
36,416 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
96,921 2
Electoral wards
Abbey, Beaumont Leys, Belgrave, Birstall East & Wanlip, Birstall West, Fosse, Rushey Mead, Thorpe Astley & St Mary's … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Leicester East, Leicester West, Melton and Syston, Mid Leicestershire 4
Local authority
Blaby, Charnwood, Leicester 4
Households privately renting (Leicester built-up area)
27.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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