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.
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 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 | 2026-03-25 |
| 12 WADHAM CLOSE, LE7 2FF | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2025-10-03 |
| 9 MAIN STREET, LE7 3QG | terraced | £130,000 | 2025-09-12 |
| 12 HERTFORD CLOSE, LE7 2FA | terraced | £237,500 | 2025-08-05 |
| 4 WADHAM CLOSE, LE7 2FF | semi-detached | £327,500 | 2025-06-30 |
| 16 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LE7 2DS | terraced | £215,000 | 2025-03-28 |
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
30 schools within 3 miles , of which 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Wreake Valley Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Orchard Mead Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| Avanti Fields School | Secondary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
23 state primary and 5 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.
Crime
43 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LE7 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Charnwood's figures.
Common questions about LE7
What is the average house price in LE7?
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 LE7?
Prices in Charnwood are up 3.8% 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?
30 schools sit within 3 miles of central LE7, and 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LE7?
43 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE7 in 2026-06, 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: 82% 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; 43 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LE7 safe?
43 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE7 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? LE7 or LE4, LE7 or LE5, LE7 or LE1.
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