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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 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

Median price£298,000
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£261K – £346K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £298,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £974,995.

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 Wanlip & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£349,000£338
Terraced11£290,000£257
Semi-Detached60£285,000£298
Flats7£160,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234,975£119,000£195,000£174,975
2017£254,950£118,000£200,000£210,000
2018£262,950£126,000£210,000£196,000
2019£269,000£117,500£220,000£214,950
2020£272,000£117,000£231,750£222,500
2021£325,000£134,750£252,000£260,500
2022£338,000£141,000£272,000£259,950
2023£362,500£45,000£280,500£280,000
2024£365,000£160,000£279,000£271,000
2025£389,995£150,000£278,000£287,500
2026£323,000£174,000£289,000£297,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£210£214£201
2017£251£186£211£199
2018£262£215£237£209
2019£258£190£246£223
2020£260£169£253£199
2021£282£198£263£263
2022£330£239£320£272
2023£336£110£312£305
2024£316£212£304£261
2025£357£277£299£257
2026£301£238£285£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birstall Wanlip & Riverside in the last year.

All postcodes in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside

LE43ET

Woodlark Road

LE44BB

Roman Road

LE43HN

Ryegate Crescent

LE43BY

Coal Cart Road

LE43NE

Tithe Close

LE74PN

Loughborough Road

LE44AF

Curzon Avenue

LE43DF

Elmfield Avenue

LE43GU

Heathgate Close

LE44GS

Ashmead Crescent

LE43LP

Pinfold Close

LE43NU

Long Meadow Way

LE43GT

Harrowgate Drive

LE43DU

Poplar Avenue

LE76AD

Robinson Lane

LE44FG

Bramley Road

LE44FL

Blenheim Road

LE44GW

Newton Drive

LE43DG

Elmfield Avenue

LE43JB

Briargate Drive

LE44AG

Curzon Avenue

LE43GB

Ambergate Drive

LE43HG

Lyngate Avenue

LE43JL

Highgate Avenue

LE44FR

Dalby Avenue

LE43JD

Fieldgate Crescent

LE43DZ

Wagtail Drive

LE44AH

Clarke Grove

LE43LW

Becks Close

LE44DY

St James Court

LE43NS

Hallam Fields Road

LE44BF

Roman Road

LE43JP

Ludgate Close

LE43EJ

Birstall West

LE43JU

Woodgate Drive

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.