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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

LE43LT

Little Pasture Road

LE43BT

Bentley Road

LE43FD

Castlegate Avenue

LE43GL

Harrowgate Drive

LE43HH

Moorgate Avenue

LE43JA

Briargate Drive

LE43LQ

Halfpenny Close

LE43PD

Payne Drive

LE44EG

Farm Close

LE44EH

Riversdale Close

LE43FB

Castlegate Avenue

LE43GW

Heathgate Close

LE43NG

Nine Leys Square

LE43NS

Hallam Fields Road

LE44AH

Clarke Grove

LE44FB

Allington Drive

LE43JE

Fieldgate Crescent

LE43EH

Meer End

LE43ND

Dawes Meadow Road

LE43NP

Sandpit Drive

LE44DG

Birstall Road

LE44DJ

Birstall Road

LE44DY

St James Court

LE44EF

White Horse Lane

LE74PF

Fillingate

LE43BS

Birstall Meadow Road

LE43HW

Woodgate Drive

LE44DN

Church Hill

LE43JN

Knollgate Close

LE76AL

Rothley Brook

LE43GD

Ambergate Drive

LE43JP

Ludgate Close

LE43LE

Dale Close

LE43LG

Gravel Pit Road

LE44BZ

Acorn Close

LE44FW

Lambourne Road

LE44GT

Melba Way

LE43NH

Long Roses Way

LE44FF

Allington Drive

LE44FU

Lambourne Road

LE76AD

Robinson Lane

LE43GF

Barngate Close

LE43JG

Greengate Lane

LE44BD

Roman Road

LE44DQ

Front Street

LE43EG

Loughborough Road

LE43GP

Harrowgate Drive

LE43PJ

Edmund Road

LE44AN

Hermitage Road

LE43DW

Poplar Avenue

LE43EL

Field Leys Way

LE43HJ

Moorgate Avenue

LE43NR

Long Swath Way

LE43NY

Gifford Close

LE44FH

Bramley Road

LE43DN

Hallam Avenue

LE43EJ

Birstall West

LE43FA

Broadgate Close

LE43HT

Woodgate Drive

LE43HU

Woodgate Drive

LE43JH

Greengate Lane

LE43JR

Queensgate Drive

LE43HF

Lyngate Avenue

LE43JJ

Highgate Avenue

LE43NE

Tithe Close

LE74PL

Rectory Road

LE44AS

Kilby Avenue

LE44FY

Malling Close

LE43DJ

Greengate Lane

LE43DS

Oakfield Avenue

LE44AT

Kedleston Avenue

LE43GQ

Harrowgate Drive

LE43LD

Chamberlains Field

LE43LF

Far Pastures Road

LE43PH

Cordelia Drive

LE43HP

Sandgate Avenue

LE43NF

Birstall Meadow Road

LE44GA

Orchard Road

LE44GU

Monarch Close

LE43DU

Poplar Avenue

LE43JZ

Westgate Avenue

LE43NA

Birstall Meadow Road

LE44AJ

East Road

LE44BH

Loughborough Road

LE74PJ

Church Road

LE43GU

Heathgate Close

LE43NL

Pen Lane Avenue

LE44AU

Perseverance Road

LE44BG

Loughborough Road

LE44GB

Orchard Road

LE76AA

Butler Lane

LE43FG

Saltersgate Drive

LE43DF

Elmfield Avenue

LE43NB

Barn Meadow Road

LE44DE

Birstall Road

LE44FG

Bramley Road

LE44AQ

Holt Road

LE44DD

Birstall Road

LE43HB

Kingsgate Avenue

LE43LL

Long Meadow Way

Data Sources

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