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Birstall Central

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About

Birstall Central sits at the heart of Birstall in the borough of Charnwood, centred on the High Street and village green. The area contains shops, cafes, a post office, and the parish church close to the library and community centre. Rows of terraced houses and short residential streets step back from the main road. Local pubs and small businesses occupy converted buildings on the High Street, while the village war memorial stands near the green, offering a visible local reference point for community events and Remembrance services.

Public transport runs along the main road with regular bus services linking the centre to other parts of Charnwood. A recreation ground and play area are within walking distance, used by sports clubs and families. Market stalls and charity events appear periodically on the green and outside the library. For day-to-day needs the central area provides a compact set of services, and paths and side streets make the centre walkable for short trips and errands.

Area overview

On average Birstall Central has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birstall Central is £60,204 per year. There are 3 schools in Birstall Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Birstall Central is home to around 5,259 people, with a population density of about 5,041.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birstall Central Population
5,259
Population density
5,041.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.5(-61%)
Vehicle crime
9.13(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.32(-68%)
Burglary
4.56(+37%)
Public order
3.61(-48%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,735
70.99%
Indian
1,066
20.26%
Other Asian
91
1.73%
Other White
85
1.62%
Other
60
1.14%
Total population: 5,261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,310
30.1%
No qualifications
762
17.51%
Level 3 (A level)
755
17.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
639
14.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
511
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 4,352

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
886
42.27%
Owns with a mortgage
800
38.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
249
11.88%
Social rents from council
84
4.01%
Other forms of private rent
38
1.81%
Total households: 2,096

Property prices in Birstall Central

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £284,250 in Birstall Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,800 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birstall Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birstall Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£418,000
Flats3£155,000
Semi-Detached42£280,500
Terraced2£224,500

10 years median price trend in Birstall Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall Central.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.