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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 2 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
36
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
14.26(-59%)
Vehicle crime
6.85(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.94(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-41%)
Other theft
3.42(-40%)
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

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£313
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £340K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £313 per square foot) in Birstall Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birstall Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£397,000£343
Terraced5£300,000£320
Semi-Detached40£278,000£305
Flats4£250,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birstall Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,000£125,000£178,000
2017£265,000£129,950£188,000£180,000
2018£310,000£130,000£199,000£192,500
2019£310,250£137,000£212,500£170,000
2020£255,000£206,500£224,000£178,700
2021£385,000£135,000£240,000£242,500
2022£292,500£135,000£268,000£278,000
2023£385,000£130,000£270,000£311,000
2024£445,000£142,400£271,000£239,750
2025£388,000£270,000£280,500£260,000
2026£278,500£490,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birstall Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£168£191
2017£237£212£202£208
2018£242£224£225£228
2019£255£230£229£234
2020£264£243£252£247
2021£291£211£265£257
2022£289£216£296£253
2023£338£212£300£276
2024£274£261£290£279
2025£343£268£302£258
2026£353£370
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birstall Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.