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Birstall East & Wanlip

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About

Birstall East & Wanlip is a ward on the north-eastern edge of the Charnwood borough, bordering the city of Leicester. The area encompasses the eastern part of Birstall village and the smaller, separate settlement of Wanlip to the north. The ward is largely residential, with housing estates and local shopping parades serving the community. Its position provides direct access to major road links like the A6 and A46.

The landscape is characterised by the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal, which run parallel through the western edge of the ward. This creates a distinct corridor of waterways and associated green spaces, including Watermead Country Park. The park's network of lakes and paths, formed from former gravel workings, is a central feature. The area also contains significant industrial and distribution premises near the waterways and the M1 motorway.

Area overview

On average Birstall East & Wanlip has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birstall East & Wanlip is £59,956 per year. There are 3 schools in Birstall East & Wanlip: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Birstall East & Wanlip

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Birstall East & Wanlip area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birstall East & Wanlip 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 East & Wanlip over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£395,500
Flats6£152,500
Semi-Detached57£265,000
Terraced8£260,000

10 years median price trend in Birstall East & Wanlip

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall East & Wanlip.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.