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Birstall Wanlip & Riverside

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About

Birstall Wanlip & Riverside lies in the Charnwood borough, characterised by its open green spaces and proximity to the River Soar. The area includes the expansive Watermead Country Park, a network of lakes, wetlands, and paths created from former gravel workings. This landscape provides a habitat for waterfowl and is a focus for local walking and cycling. The residential parts of Birstall offer a mix of housing, with local amenities serving the community.

The Riverside aspect is defined by the Soar's course, with the river and its adjacent canal creating a distinct linear corridor through the landscape. The area is functional, with evidence of its industrial past alongside modern leisure use. Wanlip is notably home to a major water treatment works, a significant infrastructure feature that supplies the region. This blend of utility, nature, and settlement defines the character of the area.

Area overview

On average Birstall Wanlip & Riverside has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside is £59,712 per year. There are 2 schools in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Birstall Wanlip & Riverside is home to around 9,058 people, with a population density of about 1,478.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birstall Wanlip & Riverside Population
9,058
Population density
1,478 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.31(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.36(-27%)
Vehicle crime
7.95(+93%)
Public order
6.51(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.4(-14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,452
60.18%
Indian
2,495
27.54%
Other White
242
2.67%
Other Asian
144
1.59%
African
136
1.5%
Total population: 9,060

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,582
35.04%
No qualifications
1,277
17.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,234
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
896
12.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
725
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 7,369

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,546
43.5%
Owns with a mortgage
1,361
38.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
388
10.92%
Other social rented
112
3.15%
Social rents from council
73
2.05%
Total households: 3,554

Property prices in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £300,750 in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £974,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birstall Wanlip & Riverside 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 Wanlip & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced12£292,000
Semi-Detached59£285,000
Flats8£149,500
Detached39£389,995

10 years median price trend in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside

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

All postcodes in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside

LE44GQ

Worcester Avenue

LE44AP

Holt Road

LE43PG

Kent Avenue

LE43JW

Woodgate Drive

LE43NR

Long Swath Way

LE43EP

Long Roses Way

LE43HT

Woodgate Drive

LE44EG

Farm Close

LE44BZ

Acorn Close

LE74PL

Rectory Road

LE43NA

Birstall Meadow Road

LE43DH

Elmfield Avenue

LE44AA

Curzon Avenue

LE74PJ

Church Road

LE44DN

Church Hill

LE43LR

Connery Leys Road

LE43PH

Cordelia Drive

LE44AL

Freehold Road

LE43GA

Ambergate Drive

LE44GJ

Wanlip Lane

LE44AS

Kilby Avenue

LE43DS

Oakfield Avenue

LE43GJ

Harrowgate Drive

LE43DN

Hallam Avenue

LE44DT

Nether Hall Lane

LE74PH

Riverside Mews

LE43GW

Heathgate Close

LE43EW

Lapwing Drive

LE43LB

Bridge Green

LE43EB

Walnut Avenue

LE44FP

Blenheim Road

LE44NP

Bentley Road

LE43LE

Dale Close

LE44AT

Kedleston Avenue

LE43NZ

Villier Drive

LE43NT

Kiln Orchard Way

LE44FJ

Blenheim Road

LE44BG

Loughborough Road

LE43NL

Pen Lane Avenue

LE43GL

Harrowgate Drive

LE44FD

Allington Drive

LE43JT

Queensgate Drive

LE44AJ

East Road

LE43BS

Birstall Meadow Road

LE43PD

Payne Drive

LE44AQ

Holt Road

LE43LA

Archdale Close

LE44AX

Curzon Avenue

LE43LY

Lawnhurst Way

LE43LX

Hallam Fields Road

LE76AH

Broadnook Park

LE43FF

Saltersgate Drive

LE43EY

Birstall Meadow Road

LE44FY

Malling Close

LE43GF

Barngate Close

LE43DB

Cliffwood Avenue

LE44GE

Orchard Road

LE43JN

Knollgate Close

LE43FG

Saltersgate Drive

LE44GT

Melba Way

LE43DW

Poplar Avenue

LE44DF

Birstall Road

LE44AB

Curzon Avenue

LE44EH

Riversdale Close

LE44FE

Allington Drive

LE44BH

Loughborough Road

LE43PB

Coupland Drive

LE43LQ

Halfpenny Close

LE76AG

Rothley Brook

LE43BU

Geoff Monk Way

LE43HB

Kingsgate Avenue

LE43GR

Harrowgate Drive

LE43HW

Woodgate Drive

LE43FD

Castlegate Avenue

LE44DH

Birstall Road

LE43HJ

Moorgate Avenue

LE43EH

Meer End

LE43ER

Bunting Close

LE43JE

Fieldgate Crescent

LE44FB

Allington Drive

LE44GB

Orchard Road

LE43GD

Ambergate Drive

LE76AJ

Rothley Brook

LE43LL

Long Meadow Way

LE43GP

Harrowgate Drive

LE43LF

Far Pastures Road

LE43JZ

Westgate Avenue

LE43LZ

Lawnhurst Way

LE44DQ

Front Street

LE43HL

Ryegate Crescent

LE44DG

Birstall Road

LE43BT

Bentley Road

LE44FF

Allington Drive

LE43PE

Houghton Way

LE43JR

Queensgate Drive

LE43EL

Field Leys Way

LE44FH

Bramley Road

LE43NJ

Nine Riggs Square

LE43DJ

Greengate Lane

LE43HA

Kingsgate Avenue

Data Sources

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