Area360 logo

Find postcode

Shepshed East

Interactive map displaying Shepshed East

About

Shepshed East sits on the eastern fringe of the town, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area includes the Shepshed Education Zone, which brings a focus on schooling and community facilities to this part of the settlement.

A notable local landmark is the distinctive red brick clock tower of the former Thomas Cook hosiery factory, a remnant of the area's industrial heritage. The landscape opens towards agricultural land and the route of the now-defunct Charnwood Forest Railway, which once connected the town to the local coalfields.

Area overview

On average Shepshed East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shepshed East is £48,380 per year. There are 3 schools in Shepshed East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shepshed East is home to around 6,945 people, with a population density of about 772.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shepshed East Population
6,945
Population density
772.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.51(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.08(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.78(+5%)
Shoplifting
6.05(-30%)
Vehicle crime
4.9(+19%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,427
92.51%
Other White
187
2.69%
Indian
72
1.04%
Other Asian
47
0.68%
Irish
39
0.56%
Total population: 6,947

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,579
27.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,094
18.74%
No qualifications
984
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
885
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
623
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 5,839

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,142
37.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,026
33.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
453
14.81%
Social rents from council
203
6.64%
Other social rented
138
4.51%
Total households: 3,058

Property prices in Shepshed East

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Shepshed East area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shepshed East in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shepshed East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached28£314,500£3,145
Flats8£83,500£2,179
Semi-Detached29£211,000£2,820
Terraced25£157,500£2,469

10 years median price trend in Shepshed East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepshed East.

All postcodes in Shepshed East

LE129JN

Peartree Avenue

LE129BY

Coach Road

LE129HZ

St Botolphs Road

LE129GP

Charnian Way

LE129DP

Park Avenue

LE129RN

Danvers Lane

LE129US

Gibson Close

LE129EA

Temple Close

LE129TG

Well Yard Close

LE129HJ

Linley Avenue

LE129NR

Charnwood Road

LE129BW

Chiltern Avenue

LE129GT

Brand Close

LE129SG

Ploughmans Drive

LE129RD

Woodmans Way

LE129JG

Sullington Road

LE129RF

Brook Street

LE129RE

Brook Street

LE129JB

St James Road

LE129HW

Cambridge Street

LE129JS

Arbury Dale

LE129DX

Homeway Close

LE129HP

Central Avenue

LE129HB

Polden Close

LE129NT

Garendon Close

LE129UP

Charles Hall Close

LE129BP

Cumbrian Way

LE129DT

Romway Close

LE129JR

Quantock Rise

LE129DF

Leicester Road

LE129DY

Trueway Drive South

LE129HN

Cambridge Street

LE129JQ

Harley Close

LE129QF

Charnwood Road

LE129HY

Ring Fence

LE129NX

Garendon Road

LE129RZ

Queen Street

LE129DZ

Nook Close

LE129DU

Trueway Drive

LE129DJ

Anson Road

LE129EB

Mendip Close

LE129HF

Snowdon Close

LE129FG

The Pastures

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.