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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 58 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
58
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
22.19(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.03(-21%)
Vehicle crime
9.49(+127%)
Public order
6.73(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.51(-13%)
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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £949,995.

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
Detached45£389,995
Flats7£141,000
Semi-Detached55£285,000
Terraced15£294,000

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

LE76AF

Rothley Brook

LE43EB

Walnut Avenue

LE76AJ

Rothley Brook

LE43ER

Bunting Close

LE43DY

Spinney Rise

LE43GJ

Harrowgate Drive

LE43NX

Tuffley Close

LE76AB

Kitson Lane

LE43JF

Greengate Lane

LE44FT

Laxton Close

LE44NP

Bentley Road

LE43BY

Coal Cart Road

LE43EA

Walnut Avenue

LE43EW

Lapwing Drive

LE43JQ

Queensgate Drive

LE43LS

Little Connery Leys

LE43NQ

Pasture Drive

LE43NU

Long Meadow Way

LE43LP

Pinfold Close

LE44EA

School Lane

LE44FJ

Blenheim Road

LE74PH

Riverside Mews

LE43PE

Houghton Way

LE44AR

Kilby Avenue

LE43JL

Highgate Avenue

LE43EQ

Kevin Wood Close

LE43ET

Woodlark Road

LE43GB

Ambergate Drive

LE43NZ

Villier Drive

LE43LR

Connery Leys Road

LE43HE

Kingsgate Avenue

LE43LZ

Lawnhurst Way

LE43PG

Kent Avenue

LE44AE

Curzon Avenue

LE44FA

Allington Drive

LE44GX

Russett Way

LE43EN

Grimes Close

LE43JB

Briargate Drive

LE43NT

Kiln Orchard Way

LE43JD

Fieldgate Crescent

LE44EE

Whiles Lane

LE43FH

Saltersgate Drive

LE43JW

Woodgate Drive

LE44FE

Allington Drive

LE43HN

Ryegate Crescent

LE43JY

Westgate Avenue

LE43LJ

Lady Augusta Road

LE44AP

Holt Road

LE44DT

Nether Hall Lane

LE44EN

Mill Close

LE44FD

Allington Drive

LE44FL

Blenheim Road

LE44FX

Lambourne Road

LE43LU

Brook Furlong Drive

LE44DF

Birstall Road

LE44GD

Orchard Road

LE44BA

Roman Road

LE43BW

Brockington Way

LE43DL

Greengate Lane

LE43EY

Birstall Meadow Road

LE44BF

Roman Road

LE43GN

Harrowgate Drive

LE44DP

Front Street

LE44FQ

Dalby Avenue

LE76AG

Rothley Brook

LE43FE

Saltersgate Drive

LE43GG

Denegate Avenue

LE43LH

Hallam Fields Road

LE43LX

Hallam Fields Road

LE43NN

Becks Close

LE44GQ

Worcester Avenue

LE43BU

Geoff Monk Way

LE43BX

Watermead Way

LE43FF

Saltersgate Drive

LE43JT

Queensgate Drive

LE43LY

Lawnhurst Way

LE44AW

Park House Close

LE43DG

Elmfield Avenue

LE43GE

Ambergate Drive

LE43GH

Denegate Avenue

LE43LW

Becks Close

LE44BL

The Drive

LE43GS

Harrowgate Drive

LE44GW

Newton Drive

LE43DB

Cliffwood Avenue

LE43PA

Brokesby Drive

LE44BB

Roman Road

LE44FS

Keswick Close

LE44GS

Ashmead Crescent

LE74PN

Loughborough Road

LE43DH

Elmfield Avenue

LE43LB

Bridge Green

LE44GJ

Wanlip Lane

LE43DE

Elmfield Avenue

LE44AD

Curzon Avenue

LE43PF

Stuart Jones Close

LE44AA

Curzon Avenue

LE43EU

Barn Owl Road

LE43HG

Lyngate Avenue

LE43HL

Ryegate Crescent

Data Sources

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