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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £246,125 in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe in the 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 Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£356,000
Semi-Detached45£240,000
Terraced20£222,500
Flats10£121,500

10 years median price trend in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe.

All postcodes in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe

LE119SA

Loughborough Southfields

LE112HP

Edelin Road

LE112AB

Cedar Road

LE119SZ

Loughborough Southfields

LE112PX

Bee Hive Lane

LE112HY

Allendale Road

LE112UW

Cornflower Road

LE112GY

Lea Drive

LE112ND

Shelthorpe Avenue

LE112HB

Park Avenue

LE112NA

Pulteney Avenue

LE112EF

Loughborough Southfields

LE112JD

Broadway

LE119SU

Loughborough Southfields

LE112HX

Allendale Road

LE112PB

Shelthorpe Road

LE112BD

Beacon Drive

LE112XF

Loughborough Southfields

LE112GZ

Vale Close

LE112DN

Albert Place

LE112NG

Woodthorpe Road

LE112WF

Lily Close

LE112AR

Wheatland Drive

LE113NU

Wallace Road

LE112JZ

Acer Close

LE112EA

Mayfield Drive

LE112HT

Highland Drive

LE112PS

Wilmington Court

LE112TU

Loughborough Southfields

LE119SY

Loughborough Southfields

LE112AY

Braid Close

LE112TY

Woodgate

LE112HL

Park Road

LE112FG

Violet Lane

LE113NS

Loughborough Southfields

LE119SL

Loughborough Southfields

LE112LG

Weaver Close

LE112GL

Peelers Place

LE112TW

Loughborough Southfields

LE119TQ

Loughborough Southfields

LE119SR

Loughborough Southfields

LE112NT

Castledine Street Extension

LE119TJ

Loughborough Southfields

LE113NL

Colgrove Road

LE112PP

Cooper Court

LE112EE

Park Road

LE112LY

Manor Road

LE112PE

Shelthorpe Road

LE112WJ

Wisteria Way

LE112TN

Loughborough Southfields

LE112UX

Crocus Close

LE112EQ

Princess Street

LE112XD

King Crescent South

LE112HJ

Park Road

LE112TZ

Woodgate

LE128RB

Farley Way

LE119ST

Loughborough Southfields

LE112TJ

Coach House Court

LE112ER

John Boden Way

LE112PL

Naylor Avenue

LE112TG

Loughborough Southfields

LE112JT

Poplar Road

LE112SS

Cross Hill Lane

LE112JG

Broadway

LE119SH

Loughborough Southfields

LE112AW

Quorn Close

LE112WH

Tulip Crescent

LE113DF

Devonshire Lane

LE112AD

Croome Close

LE112HD

Park Road

LE112WG

Snowdrop Close

LE112QJ

Caincross Close

LE112DU

Burton Walks

LE112AS

Wilton Avenue

LE112ED

Park Road

LE113DW

Devonshire Square

LE119SW

Loughborough Southfields

LE112HW

Edelin Road

LE113NX

Wallace Road

LE112AA

Avon Vale Road

LE112JJ

Howe Road

LE112LL

Griggs Road

LE112XE

Woodgate

LE112PH

Tuckers Road

LE112FJ

Loughborough Southfields

LE112FF

Allendale Road

LE112JS

Poplar Road

LE112EY

Victoria Place

LE113EY

South Street

LE112WL

Farnham Road

LE112NU

King George Avenue

LE112DA

Turner Avenue

LE112PF

Shelthorpe Road

LE112BU

Herrick Road

LE112JX

Willow Road

LE112JR

Maple Road

LE112LU

Manor Road

LE113NN

Colgrove Road

LE119SG

Loughborough Southfields

LE112PJ

Tuckers Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.