Living in LE12, Charnwood
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LE12 in Charnwood. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Charnwood: £276,865, up 3.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around LE12
106 recorded home sales on the streets around central LE12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £192,000 and a range from £69,000 to £410,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 COBDEN STREET, LE11 1AQ | terraced | £175,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 57 JUDGES STREET, LE11 1RU | terraced | £175,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 26 RUSSELL STREET, LE11 1BL | terraced | £127,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 109 EMPRESS ROAD, LE11 1RH | terraced | £220,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| FLAT 12 CROWN APARTMENTS QUEEN STREET, LE11 1AG | flat-maisonette | £143,480 | 2026-05-07 |
| 25 WOLSEY WAY, LE11 1PR | terraced | £198,000 | 2026-04-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
23 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Beacon | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Woodbrook Vale School | Secondary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Robert Bakewell Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Cobden Primary School & Community Centre | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Fairfield Prep School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Loughborough Grammar School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
10 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Fairfield Prep School, Loughborough Grammar School, Loughborough High School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near LE12, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Loughborough University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 15.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.1% |
| Skilled trades | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
448 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LE12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Charnwood's figures.
Common questions about LE12
What is the average house price in LE12?
The average sold price in Charnwood is £276,865 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LE12?
Prices in Charnwood are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LE12?
The median of 106 recorded sales around central LE12 in the last 2 years is £192,000, ranging from £69,000 to £410,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LE12?
23 schools sit within 3 miles of central LE12, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LE12?
448 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LE12 at risk of flooding?
Central LE12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LE12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £192,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 448 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LE12 safe?
448 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LE12 or LE11, LE12 or DE74, LE12 or LE4.
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