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Cosby & South Whetstone

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	21	£370,000	£316	£255,000	£345,000	£485,000	£900,000
Semi-Detached	25	£275,000	£293	£122,600	£238,000	£287,000	£304,000
Terraced	6	£231,000	£283	£173,000	£214,000	£293,000	£347,500

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.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cosby & South Whetstone.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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