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LE7 Area Report

Charnwood

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£323,454
Median Price
Postcode district (LE7)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (LE7)
7
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.9/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in LE7

Rental Yield
4.4
Price Growth
6.2
Safety
9
Schools
6.6
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (LE7)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

55
Crimes/month
150
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-06: 79
2025-07: 88
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 75
2025-10: 97
2025-11: 42
2025-12: 39
2026-01: 0
2026-02: 68
2026-03: 51
2026-04: 63
2026-05: 52
2025-062026-05

↓ 28% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Charnwood)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Charnwood has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
7
employment
7
education
6
health
7
crime
6
housing
7
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Charnwood (the HPI is only published at LAD level). LE7 spans 5 local authorities; Charnwood is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the LE7-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£273,782
Charnwood average
+3.2%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£423,223
Detached
£266,337
Semi-Detached
£215,727
Terraced
£134,820
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £113,232
01/12/2003: £134,070
01/12/2004: £152,891
01/12/2005: £156,248
01/12/2006: £165,701
01/12/2007: £170,125
01/12/2008: £147,006
01/12/2009: £155,271
01/12/2010: £155,854
01/12/2011: £151,026
01/12/2012: £153,521
01/12/2013: £161,496
01/12/2014: £170,675
01/12/2015: £181,832
01/12/2016: £187,861
01/12/2017: £195,834
01/12/2018: £212,494
01/12/2019: £214,140
01/12/2020: £229,216
01/12/2021: £239,674
01/12/2022: £269,306
01/12/2023: £258,566
01/12/2024: £265,404
01/12/2025: £273,782
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

6
Primary
1
Secondary
7
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in LE7 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£424,995
1,673 sales
Semi-detached
£270,000
1,160 sales
Terraced
£217,000
643 sales
Flat
£137,500
212 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Charnwood. For the headline LE7 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+3.2%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Charnwood
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

moderate Risk
~2% of homes above action level

Some properties in this area (around 2%) may have elevated radon levels. Testing is advisable.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

15/100

Poor walkability - car likely necessary for daily needs.

Within ½ mile:3 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.5°C
Avg Temperature
744mm
Annual Rainfall
2674h
Sunshine/Year
22.5 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: August
Now: 26.4°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 36%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

34 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.6/5
Average Rating
94%
Rated Good or Very Good
34
Total Establishments
Malt Shovel, BarkbyPub/bar/nightclub
3/5
Roots at Thorpe FarmRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5
Aaron Lodge Guest HouseHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
5/5
Barkby United Cricket ClubPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Eastfield Primary School Breakfast ClubOther catering premises
4/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

51%
Renewable Energy
128g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

solar 43.9%gas 26.9%biomass 18.0%wind 7.0%imports 3.0%nuclear 1.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

69m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 69m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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