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About

Cosby & South Whetstone is a primarily residential ward in the district of Blaby. It encompasses the village of Cosby and the southern part of the Whetstone area. The landscape includes housing developments, local shops, and areas of open farmland on the fringes. Cosby has its own historical core with a parish church, while South Whetstone features more modern estates and community facilities.

A notable local feature is Cosby's large village green, which hosts regular events. The area is served by several schools and sports clubs, including a cricket ground. The M1 motorway runs along the western edge of the ward, providing a major transport link. This creates a mix of quieter village atmosphere and convenient access for commuting to Leicester and beyond.

Area overview

On average Cosby & South Whetstone has very low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cosby & South Whetstone is £56,932 per year. There are 1 schools in Cosby & South Whetstone: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Cosby & South Whetstone

Median price£288,500
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£249K – £361K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £288,500 (about £303 per square foot) in Cosby & South Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cosby & South Whetstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£370,000£316
Semi-Detached25£275,000£293
Terraced6£231,000£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cosby & South Whetstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cosby & South Whetstone.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323,995£187,000£160,000
2017£342,995£218,500£196,250
2018£349,995£200,475£175,000
2019£353,500£216,000£195,750
2020£357,500£231,750£195,000
2021£370,000£248,000£205,000
2022£360,000£275,000£266,000
2023£442,000£268,000£220,000
2024£390,000£267,500£242,500
2025£375,000£260,000£221,250
2026£378,000£292,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cosby & South Whetstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cosby & South Whetstone.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243£214£193
2017£247£211£225
2018£253£236£220
2019£257£238£219
2020£267£246£202
2021£280£257£242
2022£322£289£282
2023£269£296£242
2024£299£283£266
2025£316£297£309
2026£395£293£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cosby & South Whetstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cosby & South Whetstone in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Cosby & South Whetstone

What is the average house price in Cosby & South Whetstone?

The median sale price in Cosby & South Whetstone is £288,500 (about £303 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cosby & South Whetstone?

Cosby & South Whetstone has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cosby & South Whetstone?

Cosby & South Whetstone scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cosby & South Whetstone sits around rank 28,852 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cosby & South Whetstone?

The average household income in Cosby & South Whetstone is around £56,932 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cosby & South Whetstone?

Cosby & South Whetstone is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jane Wolfe (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Les Phillimore (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Cosby & South Whetstone

LE86YF

Peacock Drive

LE86YZ

Grebe Way

LE86RA

Abbott Way

LE91TJ

Ashover Close

LE91UB

Arnold Close

LE91TB

Narborough Road

LE91RW

Church Farm Close

LE86NU

Ashville Way

LE86PD

Hopper Way

LE91RU

Rose Close

LE91US

Hill View Drive

LE86HP

Bruce Way

LE86LJ

Dog And Gun Lane

LE91UE

Cotswold Avenue

LE86ZR

Emperor Way

LE91TQ

Hunters Row

LE91RF

Shuttleworth Lane

LE91UT

Linley Green

LE86NB

Lutterworth Road

LE91AA

The Nook

LE86QY

Franklin Way

LE91RP

Park Close

LE91SF

Croft Road

LE86LX

Countesthorpe Road

LE86PL

Henson Close

LE86FA

Dog And Gun Lane

LE86LF

Cambridge Road

LE86ZU

Otter Way

LE86ZB

Cheer Close

LE86YB

Eider Close

LE91SY

Manor Road

LE85PF

Hill Lane

LE91TW

Brierfield Road

LE86PB

Ewan Close

LE91AB

Prior William Close

LE91SA

Armston Road

LE91RQ

The Nook

LE86ZD

Harlequin Way

LE91UQ

Harland Close

LE91UR

Hill View Drive

LE91UL

Countesthorpe Road

LE91RB

Broughton Road

LE86ZQ

Humes Close

LE91TH

Richmond Close

LE91SL

Starmer Close

LE86ZF

Shelduck Close

LE91RD

Broughton Road

LE91TE

Portland Street

LE91UN

Farthingdale Close

LE91RR

White Barn Drive

LE91UF

Chiltern Avenue

LE86ZA

Flamingo Drive

LE91SH

Cambridge Road

LE86PN

Cambridge Road

LE91UZ

Steadman Avenue

LE91TY

Walnut Leys

LE91UP

Forrester Close

LE91ZP

Bakery Close

LE91TN

Wavertree Close

LE91TF

Portland Street

LE86QS

Worsh Close

LE86PS

Wells Close

LE91TA

Narborough Road

LE86QT

Wakeling Close

LE86ZT

Monal Close

LE86PQ

Cosby & South Whetstone

LE86LD

Countesthorpe Road

LE86ZE

Mandarin Way

LE86QW

Hexter Close

LE91UG

Chiltern Avenue

LE86AF

Cooper Crescent

LE872AD

Cosby & South Whetstone

LE86YP

Browns Way

LE91SR

Elm Tree Road

LE86ZX

Beaver Close

LE86WH

Alice Gardens

LE91RS

Cottage Lane

LE91UD

Burley Close

LE91SW

Kingsfield Road

LE86LH

Cambridge Road

LE86ZG

Whiteacres

LE86RB

Hall Drive

LE86PR

Cosby & South Whetstone

LE86LG

Cambridge Road

LE91TT

Bradbury Close

LE91TX

The Banks

LE91TS

Forryan Close

LE91SX

Mount Road

LE86AB

Cambridge Road

LE91RE

Croft Road

LE86YQ

Reeves Close

LE91UA

Ashtree Road

LE91TD

Narborough Road

LE91UU

Main Street

LE91UY

Severn Close

LE91SB

Andrew Avenue

LE86QX

Elliot Close

LE91TP

Horseshoe Close

LE91TR

Orchard Close

LE91SS

Gimson Avenue

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.