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.
On average Charnwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 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 £43,366 per year. There are 79 schools in Charnwood: 49 primary (4 Outstanding and 38 Good) and 10 secondary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good).
Based on 2,039 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Charnwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,500 up to £3,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 687 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 113 | £136,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 779 | £253,000 |
| Terraced | 460 | £210,750 |
10 years price trend in Charnwood
Anstey
Barrow upon Soar
Birstall East & Wanlip
Birstall West
Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre
Forest Bradgate
Loughborough Ashby
Loughborough East
Loughborough Nanpantan
Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Loughborough Southfields
Loughborough Storer
Loughborough Woodthorpe
Mountsorrel
Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Rothley Brook
Shepshed East
Shepshed West
Sileby & Seagrave
South Charnwood
Syston
The Wolds
Thurmaston
Wreake Valley
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.