About Birstall

Birstall is a village located in Leicestershire, within the county of England. It lies in the eastern part of the county, near the border with Northamptonshire. The village is situated close to the A47, a major road connecting the Midlands to the east coast, making it accessible from nearby towns and cities. Birstall has a mix of residential properties, including both modern and older homes, and is part of the Birstall and Sproxton parish. The area is characterised by its rural setting, with open fields and farmland surrounding the village. The local community is active, with several local amenities and a primary school serving the area. The postcode area for Birstall is LE4, which covers the surrounding region.

School Ratings in Birstall

Birstall is served by 194 schools. Catherine Infant School, Abbey Mead Primary Academy and Rushey Mead Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 25 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Birstall

Property prices average £241K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £228K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Birstall

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Birstall, with 144 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Birstall

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Birstall falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Birstall

Most properties in Birstall can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 8,371 sales

Average Price £241K
£100 — £26.31M
Detached £307K 1,345
Semi £228K 3,601
Terraced £197K 2,588
Flat £119K 527

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

105 Primary
23 Secondary
66 Other
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Primary Good 0.2 miles ALP Leicester Good 0.3 miles The Cedars Academy Secondary Good 0.4 miles Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Primary Good 0.4 miles Hallam Fields, Birstall Primary Good 0.6 miles Glebelands Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Herrick Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Church Hill Infant School Primary Good 1.2 miles Church Hill Church of England Junior School Primary Good 1.2 miles Mowmacre Hill Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Sandfield Close Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Bewcastle Sure Start Children's Centre Good 1.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Birstall IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Birstall in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
5/10
Education
3/10
Health
5/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
25,110 Children (0-15) 21%
77,774 Working Age 64%
25,794 Older (60+) 21%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 42.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 29.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Birstall 854 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Birstall is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

314 Violence & Sexual Offences
144 Anti-Social Behaviour
79 Public Order
76 Criminal Damage & Arson
44 Vehicle Crime
43 Burglary
42 Other Theft
38 Shoplifting
24 Drugs
15 Other Crime
14 Robbery
12 Bicycle Theft
5 Theft from Person
4 Weapons
Local Policing
Leicestershire Birstall Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Syston Train Station 2.1 miles
Sileby Train Station 3.6 miles
Barrow-Upon-Soar Train Station 4.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Wanlip 0.9 miles Thurmaston 1.2 miles Mowmacre Hill 1.4 miles Rushey Mead 1.4 miles Belgrave 1.9 miles Beaumont Leys 2 miles Thurcaston 2 miles Rothley 2 miles Syston 2.2 miles Barkby 2.5 miles Barkby Thorpe 2.5 miles Cossington 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Leicester
County Leicestershire
Ward Fosse
Constituency Leicester West
Parish Leicester, unparished area
Region East Midlands

Notable & Famous People from Birstall 1 people

Joseph Priestley
Naturalist
English chemist, theologian, educator, and political theorist (1733–1804)

Streets in LE4 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Court 1 Abbey Court Road 2 Abbey Drive 1 Abbey Gate 1 Abbey Lane 10 Abbey Meadows 3 Abbey Park Road 4 Abbey Park Street 2 Abbey Rise 3 Abbeymead Road 1 Acacia Avenue 1 Acer Close 2 Acorn Close 2 Acorn Street 2 Adelaide Close 2 Adventurer Way 1 Agar Street 2 Alan Close 1 Alderton Close 1 Alexandra Close 1 Alexandra Street 3 Allington Drive 5 Allington Street 3 Alloway Close 2 Alpine Drive 2 Amadis Road 1 Ambergate Drive 4 Amberley Close 1 Anchor Street Footpath 3 Aneford Road 2

Postcodes in LE4 50 shown View all postcodes

LE4 0AA LE4 0AB LE4 0AD LE4 0AE LE4 0AF LE4 0AG LE4 0AH LE4 0AJ LE4 0AL LE4 0AN LE4 0AR LE4 0AW LE4 0AY LE4 0AZ LE4 0BA LE4 0BB LE4 0BD LE4 0BE LE4 0BF LE4 0BG LE4 0BH LE4 0BJ LE4 0BL LE4 0BN LE4 0BP LE4 0BQ LE4 0BR LE4 0BS LE4 0BT LE4 0BU LE4 0BW LE4 0BX LE4 0BY LE4 0BZ LE4 0DA LE4 0DB LE4 0DD LE4 0DE LE4 0DF LE4 0DG LE4 0DH LE4 0DJ LE4 0DL LE4 0DN LE4 0DP LE4 0DQ LE4 0DR LE4 0DS LE4 0DT LE4 0DU