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About

Mountsorrel ward encompasses the village of Mountsorrel and its immediate surroundings, situated on the north bank of the River Soar. The area is dominated by the large granite quarry, a major local employer and a defining geological feature of the landscape. The village centre contains a mix of traditional stone buildings and local shops, with the parish church positioned near the river. Residential streets extend from the core, with newer developments on the periphery.

The ward's history is closely linked to quarrying, with the granite used in many local and national constructions. The river provides a natural boundary, with a weir and lock system for navigation. A prominent wooded hill, once the site of a Norman castle, offers views over the quarry and surrounding Leicestershire countryside. Community life centres around local schools, sports clubs, and the Memorial Park.

Area overview

On average Mountsorrel has low deprivation and very 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 Mountsorrel is £62,057 per year. The median sale price in Mountsorrel is £261,750 (around £320 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £231,250 and £315,000. There are 1 schools in Mountsorrel: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Mountsorrel

Median price: £261,750
Price per sq ft: £320
Sales (last 12 months): 130
Typical range (middle 50%): £231K – £315K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £261,750 (about £320 per square foot) in Mountsorrel area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mountsorrel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£377,500£356
Semi-Detached60£260,000£316
Terraced24£230,500£318
Flats8£112,475£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mountsorrel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mountsorrel.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£296,500£87,500£203,500£144,500
2017£270,995£122,500£186,000£161,000
2018£295,000£91,000£192,000£180,000
2019£274,950£128,750£207,000£173,000
2020£289,950£117,000£204,475£195,000
2021£326,000£125,000£235,000£194,975
2022£355,000£110,000£247,500£224,975
2023£349,950£160,000£249,750£195,475
2024£350,000£173,500£245,000£225,000
2025£409,600£129,500£261,000£227,000
2026£327,500£104,500£260,000£236,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mountsorrel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mountsorrel.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£198£214£216
2017£233£193£237£246
2018£239£163£231£238
2019£274£201£242£205
2020£278£202£243£255
2021£289£205£282£281
2022£333£230£295£312
2023£328£250£312£282
2024£337£310£304£314
2025£351£207£318£277
2026£352£245£316£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mountsorrel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mountsorrel in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Charnwood district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,138
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,009
Band H£4,811

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Mountsorrel ward.

Local councillors

Leigh Emmins

Mountsorrel - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Liz Blackshaw

Mountsorrel - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party