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Charnwood

About

Charnwood is a district in Leicestershire, East Midlands, covering an area of approximately 279 square kilometres. It includes the town of Loughborough, known for its university and engineering heritage, as well as smaller settlements like Shepshed and Quorn. The district is bordered by the River Soar and features a mix of urban and rural landscapes, including parts of the National Forest.

The area is home to Bradgate Park, a large public park with historic ruins and herds of deer. Charnwood Forest, an ancient woodland, offers walking trails and geological sites. The district has strong transport links, with the M1 motorway and East Midlands Railway providing connections to nearby cities like Leicester and Nottingham. Local industries include education, manufacturing, and agriculture.

Area overview

On average Charnwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Charnwood is £43,361 per year. There are 79 schools in Charnwood: 49 primary (4 Outstanding and 38 Good) and 10 secondary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

10.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Charnwood Population

183,971

Population density

659.2 per km²

Demographics

British

143,345

77.92%

Indian

15,735

8.55%

Other White

6,841

3.72%

Bangladeshi

2,677

1.46%

African

2,081

1.13%

Total population: 183,970

Housing

Owns outright

27,619

37.43%

Owns with a mortgage

23,916

32.41%

Private landlord or letting agency

11,541

15.64%

Social rents from council

4,921

6.67%

Other social rented

3,711

5.03%

Total households: 73,785

Property prices in Charnwood

Based on 2,179 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Charnwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,500 up to £3,450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	735	£390,000	£248,580	£319,748	£485,000	£750,000
Flats	129	£135,000	£80,000	£110,000	£155,000	£254,000
Semi-Detached	848	£255,000	£175,000	£225,000	£298,575	£388,950
Terraced	467	£212,500	£136,976	£180,000	£249,995	£330,700

10 years price trend in Charnwood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail