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Cosby with South Whetstone, Blaby, England
LE8 6QZ is in the Blaby local authority (E07000129). The property market in the LE8 6QZ postcode area had 1 property which was sold in 2021, valued at £437000. Across the LE8 area, there were 578 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £316472.
Property market | £260,003 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is East Midlands (18.9 miles) | |
Broadband | 69.5mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 192 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 490 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (South Leicestershire level) | |
Community | Median age is 42.9 | Population of 5,311 | Happiness is Above Average for Leicestershire, High for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Blaby) | |
Commute (approx) | - Birmingham New Street (45 mins) | |
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£260,003 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is East Midlands (18.9 miles) | |
69.5mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 42.9 | 5,311 | Happiness is Above Average for Leicestershire, High for UK | |
Ranked 192 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions490 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (South Leicestershire level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Blaby) | |
- Birmingham New Street (45 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in North Whetstone has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £420,800, which is up 0.5% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £260,003, a terraced house £218,818 and a flat £138,546. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £638 per month. Property prices in North Whetstone are similar to the average property prices across Leicestershire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in North Whetstone, prices have decreased, while prices increased across the Leicestershire region.
Property data is based on Blaby level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of North Whetstone, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in LE8 6QZ.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
14, Wright Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6QZ | £444,000 | 10/06/2023 |
40, Wright Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6QZ | £206,250 | 03/06/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
14, Wright Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6QZ | £444,000 | 10/06/2023 |
40, Wright Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6QZ | £206,250 | 03/06/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
14, Wright Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6QZ | £444,000 | 10/06/2023 |
40, Wright Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6QZ | £206,250 | 03/06/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
14, Wright Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6QZ | £444,000 | 10/06/2023 |
40, Wright Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6QZ | £206,250 | 03/06/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from North Whetstone | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Narborough A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Birmingham New Street (48 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Avanti West Coast - £1102 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Cambridge (130 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 132 mins - Hull Trains - £1102 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (2 change(s) - 139 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 141 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - York (1 change(s) - 149 mins - Grand Central) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 160 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 162 mins - Thameslink - £1102 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 177 mins - Thameslink - £1102 monthly fare) View details |
Leicester A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Birmingham New Street (55 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London St Pancras (2 change(s) - 88 mins - Thameslink - £1102 monthly fare) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 95 mins - Avanti West Coast - £1102 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Thameslink - £1102 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Cambridge (117 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (118 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 117 mins - Thameslink - £1102 monthly fare) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 120 mins - Hull Trains - £1102 monthly fare) View details - York (2 change(s) - 124 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 130 mins - Thameslink - £1102 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (2 change(s) - 142 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 163 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 174 mins - Thameslink) View details |
North Whetstone has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Brooke House Day School (Independent school) which is both a primary and secondary school and is based in Croft Road, Leicester. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Badgerbrook Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Brooke House Day School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Glen Hills Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Brockington College | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Cosby Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Greystoke Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Countesthorpe Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Badgerbrook Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/16/2011) | 22 submissions 87.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Leicester |
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/14/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Leicester | |
Glen Hills Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/3/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Leicester | |
Brockington College | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/2/2017) | 167 submissions 71.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Leicester |
Cosby Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/12/2022) | 72 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Leicester |
Greystoke Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (9/11/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Leicester | |
Brooke House Day School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (23/06/2022) | 25 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Leicester |
Countesthorpe Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (7/6/2022) | 156 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Countesthorpe |
Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (6/29/2022) | 46 submissions 82.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Leicester |
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (12/13/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Leicester |
School | Type |
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Badgerbrook Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/16/2011) 22 submissions 87.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/14/2017) |
Glen Hills Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/3/2018) |
Brockington College Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/2/2017) 167 submissions 71.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Cosby Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/12/2022) 72 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Greystoke Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/11/2014) |
Brooke House Day School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (23/06/2022) 25 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Countesthorpe Academy Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (7/6/2022) 156 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (6/29/2022) 46 submissions 82.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (12/13/2017) |
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Average speed | 69.5 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 96.4% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.2% |
LE8 6QZ | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 58.3% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 41.7% | 62% |
North Whetstone has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Aldi Blaby, Iceland Blaby. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Blaby Golf Centre, The Bulls Head, The Old Vicarage. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Dipali, Double Dragon, Elior At Birch Court, Miller & Carter, The Lime Tree, The Rainbow Tree, The Waterbridge, Vandrews, Zaika. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Coffee Bean, Isabellas Cafe, Jenno's Coffee House, The Boyzee's Cafe, The Park Cafe, Turntable Coffee & Vinyl, Whetstone Cafe. LE8 6QZ has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Leicestershire has an average crime rate (64 crimes reported per thousand people). North Whetstone is safer than this, with 57 crimes reported per thousand people. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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