Living in LE7, Charnwood
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LE7 in Charnwood. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central LE7 sold at a median of £237,500 across 7 recorded sales, below the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Charnwood are up 2.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 29 schools within about 3 miles, 75% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of LE7 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Charnwood pays £2,406 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 52 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 17 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Charnwood: £273,945, up 2.3% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East Midlands average is £242,274.
Check sold prices for a specific address in LE7 →
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Council tax at Band D in Charnwood: £2,406 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare LE7 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for LE7 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around LE7
7 recorded home sales on the streets around central LE7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £237,500 and a range from £130,000 to £327,500. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Beeby Road, LE7 3QB | Semi-detached | £165,000 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Wadham Close, LE7 2FF | Semi-detached | £300,000 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Main Street, LE7 3QG | Terraced | £130,000 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Hertford Close, LE7 2FA | Terraced | £237,500 | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Wadham Close, LE7 2FF | Semi-detached | £327,500 | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Blackfriars Road, LE7 2DS | Terraced | £215,000 | 28 Mar 2025 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
29 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi away | no figure |
| Church Hill Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi away | no figure |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi away | no figure |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi away | no figure |
| Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi away | no figure |
| Queniborough Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
23 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 23.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 18.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.2% |
| Skilled trades | 9.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How LE7 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: white residents, down 30.5 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of LE7 (E01025730, 2,978 residents in 2021, up 100.1% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: white residents, down 30.5 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 76.4% | 74.3% | -2.1 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 17.7% | 13.2% | -4.5 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 3.5% | 9.2% | +5.7 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 13.3% | 20.3% | +7.0 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 24.7% | 15.9% | -8.8 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 31.2% | 40.6% | +9.4 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.0% | 13.9% | +9.9 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 84.4% | 88.4% | +4.0 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 97.2% | 66.7% | -30.5 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
52 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LE7 in August 2026, 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Charnwood's figures.
GP practices and A&E
3 GP practices within 3.0 km of the centre of LE7. The nearest, The County Practice, has 12,819 registered patients and 1,856 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County Practice | 1.3 mi | 12,819 | 1,856 |
| The Jubilee Medical Practice | 1.3 mi | 11,844 | 1,680 |
| Silverdale Medical Centre | 1.4 mi | 8,299 | 2,207 |
Nearest A&E: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, where 60.8% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Charnwood pays £2,406 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 3.4% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Charnwood, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,951 | +4.9% |
| 2022-23 | £2,016 | +3.3% |
| 2023-24 | £2,119 | +5.1% |
| 2024-25 | £2,219 | +4.7% |
| 2025-26 | £2,328 | +4.9% |
| 2026-27 | £2,406 | +3.4% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Charnwood, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about LE7
What is the average house price in LE7?
The average sold price in Charnwood is £273,945 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LE7?
Prices in Charnwood are up 2.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LE7?
The median of 7 recorded sales around central LE7 in the last 2 years is £237,500, ranging from £130,000 to £327,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LE7?
29 schools sit within 3 miles of central LE7, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LE7?
52 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE7 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LE7 at risk of flooding?
Central LE7 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 LE7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £237,500; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 52 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LE7 safe?
52 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE7 in August 2026, 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
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