Area360 logo

Find postcode

Shepshed West

Interactive map displaying Shepshed West

About

Shepshed West is a residential area situated on the western edge of the town. It consists primarily of housing estates developed in the latter half of the 20th century, offering a mix of property types. The layout is characterised by cul-de-sacs and avenues, with local amenities including schools and shops concentrated along the main routes.

The area is bordered by farmland to the west, providing open views towards the Leicestershire countryside. A notable local feature is the proximity to the Great Central Railway walk, a green corridor following the old railway line that offers a direct pedestrian and cycle route into the town centre.

Area overview

On average Shepshed West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shepshed West is £53,836 per year. There are 2 schools in Shepshed West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shepshed West is home to around 7,923 people, with a population density of about 868.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shepshed West Population
7,923
Population density
868.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.92(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.01(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.84(+19%)
Burglary
5.43(+63%)
Shoplifting
4.92(-43%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,404
93.45%
Other White
179
2.26%
Indian
59
0.74%
Irish
41
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.45%
Total population: 7,923

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,738
26.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,263
19.44%
No qualifications
1,188
18.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
924
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
701
10.79%
Total 16+ residents: 6,497

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,319
38.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,219
35.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
446
12.98%
Social rents from council
226
6.58%
Other social rented
136
3.96%
Total households: 3,435

Property prices in Shepshed West

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £245,540 in Shepshed West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shepshed West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached37£355,000£3,028
Flats3£105,000£2,417
Semi-Detached43£227,000£2,949
Terraced26£195,000£2,839

10 years median price trend in Shepshed West

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

All postcodes in Shepshed West

LE119JH

Gelders Hall Road

LE129QJ

The Meadows

LE129AE

Britannia Street

LE129EJ

Brick Kiln Lane

LE129AA

Belton Street

LE129TN

Forest Lane

LE119LW

Gelders Hall Road

LE129QW

Springfield Road

LE129QG

Britannia Street

LE129NH

Loughborough Motorway Trading Estate

LE129AF

Chapel Street

LE129QB

Caernarvon Close

LE129GB

Gelders Hall Road

LE129BD

Manor Gardens

LE129PZ

Bullring

LE129NB

Penrith Avenue

LE119NW

Gelders Hall Road

LE129ND

Sandringham Rise

LE129LD

Blackbrook Close

LE129LZ

Norwich Close

LE129PX

Balmoral Avenue

LE129LB

Anson Road

LE119PS

Shepshed West

LE129FP

Belfry Place

LE129PS

Arundel Grove

LE129WS

Strawflower Road

LE129QU

Wortley Close

LE119JZ

Gelders Hall Road

LE129AN

Hall Croft

LE129UB

Orchard Close

LE129LX

Thorpe Road

LE129GG

Hall Croft

LE129UT

Corcoran Close

LE129FH

Lawrence Heyhoe Place

LE129QE

Charnwood Road

LE129AB

Belton Street

LE129QN

The Meadows

LE129UZ

Marsden Drive

LE129SJ

Tyler Court

LE129WN

Marigold Crescent

LE129BB

Pick Street

LE129GD

Pudding Bag Lane

LE129FA

Friar Close

LE129GW

Windmill View

LE129YZ

Gelders Hall Road

LE129SW

Highfields Close

LE119PX

Shepshed West

LE129NA

Ludlow Place

LE129PP

Conway Drive

LE129LH

Glenmore Avenue

LE129AP

New Walks

LE129AX

Oakley Road

LE129NZ

Graham Perkins Close

LE119AR

Gelders Hall Road

LE119JT

Gelders Hall Road

LE129UY

Lenton Road

LE129GX

Hathern Road

LE129QZ

Cowslip Drive

LE129SA

Radnor Drive

LE119PL

Shepshed West

LE129FS

Iris Close

LE129WR

Chamomile Road

LE129QL

The Meadows

LE129LR

Mccarthy Road

LE129LQ

Glenmore Avenue

LE129ZA

Shepshed West

LE129FJ

Foxglove Drive

LE129GU

Bluebell Way

LE129QA

Buttercup Lane

LE129UU

Primrose Close

LE129GL

Lovage Road

LE129YF

Shepshed West

LE129AT

Websters Close

LE129LA

Anson Road

LE129LP

Mccarthy Road

LE129NY

Spinners Way

LE129QH

Lambert Avenue

LE129AS

Oakley Close

LE119QF

Shepshed West

LE119NH

Gelders Hall Road

LE129QR

Windsor Drive

LE129LF

Glenfields

LE119QB

Shepshed West

LE129JJ

Ottey Close

LE675UQ

Ashby Road West

LE129AY

The Paddock

LE129PL

Banbury Drive

LE119QD

Shepshed West

LE129FW

Heather Close

Data Sources

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