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Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe

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About

The Shelthorpe and Woodthorpe areas form residential neighbourhoods on the southern edge of Loughborough. Primarily consisting of post-war housing estates, the layout features a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes with generous green spaces. The area is served by several local schools and shops concentrated along Shelthorpe Road, providing everyday amenities. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, circular-towered Church of the Ascension, which anchors the community visually.

Open areas like Shelthorpe Park and the playing fields of De Lisle College offer recreational space, with the wider countryside accessible via paths along the nearby Wood Brook. The area is functionally connected to the town centre and university via main bus routes along Epinal Way. Housing here is generally considered more affordable than in central Loughborough, attracting families and students seeking quieter accommodation just outside the core urban area.

Area overview

On average Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe is £53,539 per year. There are 3 schools in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe is home to around 10,686 people, with a population density of about 3,042.8 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe Population
10,686
Population density
3,042.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.99(+19%)
Shoplifting
25.92(+198%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.3(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.82(+72%)
Public order
10.2(+47%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,024
75.1%
Indian
636
5.95%
Other White
620
5.8%
Bangladeshi
233
2.18%
African
216
2.02%
Total population: 10,684

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,885
33.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,659
19.41%
No qualifications
1,487
17.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,045
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
806
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 8,545

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,329
32.01%
Owns outright
1,154
27.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
668
16.09%
Social rents from council
656
15.8%
Other social rented
232
5.59%
Total households: 4,152

Property prices in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £310K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£356,000£334
Semi-Detached37£240,000£280
Terraced19£217,500£235
Flats13£115,000£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,375£92,250£183,800£133,500
2017£314,875£77,850£160,000£155,875
2018£294,750£108,500£200,000£200,500
2019£299,000£120,500£192,500£173,750
2020£316,375£76,500£194,000£192,000
2021£315,000£112,000£215,000£207,500
2022£340,000£132,000£245,334£204,250
2023£362,500£108,500£245,000£210,000
2024£365,000£90,000£240,000£215,000
2025£356,000£119,000£236,000£222,500
2026£357,500£115,000£246,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£146£188£201
2017£240£167£180£173
2018£252£189£226£199
2019£255£186£227£181
2020£265£130£226£204
2021£285£179£235£223
2022£313£193£267£239
2023£311£192£271£245
2024£297£195£281£228
2025£318£182£271£231
2026£312£182£281£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe

Is Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe safe?

Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe?

The median sale price in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe is £240,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe?

Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe?

Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe sits around rank 12,508 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 Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe?

The average household income in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe is around £53,539 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe

LE112JE

Broadway

LE112AP

Whaddon Drive

LE112TQ

Loughborough Southfields

LE112AF

Leicester Road

LE112LE

Bainbridge Road

LE112LN

Ling Avenue

LE112BQ

Beacon Road

LE112WD

Hyacinth Close

LE112QL

High Street

LE113HB

Wards End

LE112EB

Mayfield Drive

LE112BS

Herrick Road

LE119SD

Loughborough Southfields

LE112LJ

Griggs Road

LE112UZ

Southfield Road

LE112BL

Blackham Road

LE112DT

Burton Street

LE112GP

Wylie Close

LE112LF

Lowther Way

LE112JP

Maple Road

LE119TL

Loughborough Southfields

LE112BW

Cowdray Close

LE112JU

Walnut Road

LE112LT

Manor Drive

LE112AH

Leicester Road

LE112QE

Humphrey Close

LE112BE

Beacon Road

LE112BZ

Oliver Road

LE112HF

Park Road

LE112BX

Lansdowne Drive

LE112JB

Beaumont Road

LE112JN

Maple Road

LE112TX

Loughborough Southfields

LE112ET

Loughborough Southfields

LE112JA

Beaumont Road

LE112XG

King Crescent North

LE119SJ

Loughborough Southfields

LE112JL

Maple Road

LE112LQ

Bond Close

LE112LH

Farnham Road

LE113HA

Wards End

LE112NE

Woodthorpe Avenue

LE119SX

Loughborough Southfields

LE119SF

Loughborough Southfields

LE112HR

Farnham Road

LE119TA

Loughborough Southfields

LE112QD

Woodgate

LE112LD

Redwood Road

LE112TT

Loughborough Southfields

LE112HU

Highland Drive

LE112JW

Maple Road

LE119TH

Loughborough Southfields

LE113DT

Devonshire Square

LE112BY

Middleton Place

LE112SZ

Parklands Drive

LE112HZ

Burnaston Way

LE113HF

New Street

LE119SN

Loughborough Southfields

LE112EW

Victoria Street

LE112UY

Daffodil Close

LE112EX

Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe

LE112FH

Pack Horse Lane

LE112GD

Glen Road

LE112LP

Ling Road

LE112LR

Manor Drive

LE112NB

Pulteney Road

LE112PN

Whitehouse Avenue

LE119SE

Loughborough Southfields

LE112JF

Broadway

LE112NF

Woodthorpe Road

LE112LX

Manor Road

LE112PW

Whitehouse Avenue

LE112TP

New Street

LE112JY

Willow Road

LE112HE

Park Road

LE112EP

Victoria Street

LE112TB

Parklands Drive

LE112EU

Park Road

LE112LS

Manor Drive

LE112BH

Beacon Road

LE112PD

Shelthorpe Road

LE119TB

Loughborough Southfields

LE112TL

Victoria Street

LE119TF

Loughborough Southfields

LE119TE

Loughborough Southfields

LE112EL

Stanley Street

LE112PR

Hayward Avenue

LE128UG

Main Street

LE112JH

Hazel Road

LE112TR

Loughborough Southfields

LE112GX

Hillcrest Drive

LE112BP

Herrick Road

LE112PA

King George Road

LE112NX

King George Road

LE112NH

Perry Grove

LE112AX

Bobbin Drive

LE112LW

Ling Road

LE119ZZ

Loughborough Southfields

LE112FE

Lace Avenue

LE112NS

Beeches Road

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.