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Fosse Stoney Cove

About

The Fosse Stoney Cove ward lies in the northern part of the Blaby district, encompassing the residential areas of Leicester Forest East and parts of the wider countryside. The ward is bordered by the M1 motorway to the west, which defines a significant part of its boundary. Land use is primarily a mix of suburban housing and agricultural land, with the Leicester Forest providing a notable green corridor.

A key feature within the ward is Stoney Cove, a former granite quarry now flooded and nationally recognised as a inland scuba diving centre. This large body of water contrasts with the surrounding farmland and residential streets. The area includes local amenities serving the community, with transportation links heavily influenced by the proximity of the major motorway network.

Area overview

On average Fosse Stoney Cove has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fosse Stoney Cove is £55,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Fosse Stoney Cove: 2 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

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Fosse Stoney Cove

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Fosse Stoney Cove area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £1,315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fosse Stoney Cove over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	35	£338,950	£240,500	£313,500	£407,500	£558,250
Flats	3	£115,000	£103,300	£108,500	£118,500	£121,300
Semi-Detached	26	£246,000	£108,125	£220,000	£276,250	£350,000
Terraced	16	£227,750	£159,738	£211,250	£253,750	£342,750

10 years median price trend in Fosse Stoney Cove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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