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Shepshed West

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Crime
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About

Shepshed West covers the western half of this Leicestershire town, characterised by a mix of residential streets and local industrial estates. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war developments to newer builds on its fringes. The presence of several manufacturing and logistics businesses provides a significant local employment base, shaping the ward's economic character. The landscape includes pockets of green space and playing fields integrated within the neighbourhoods.

A notable local feature is the Great Central Railway's preserved line, which runs along the ward's southern boundary. This heritage railway operates steam and diesel services, with the terminus at nearby Shepshed station. The ward is functionally connected to the wider town centre and amenities in Shepshed East. Local community life centres around several schools, sports clubs, and the facilities at the Shepshed Leisure Centre.

Area overview

On average Shepshed West has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.7% 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. The median sale price in Shepshed West is £243,000 (around £267 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £197,500 and £300,000. There are 1 schools in Shepshed West: 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
7/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Shepshed West

Median price: £243,000
Price per sq ft: £267
Sales (last 12 months): 117
Typical range (middle 50%): £198K – £300K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Shepshed West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £539,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shepshed West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£335,000£288
Semi-Detached55£235,000£265
Terraced24£184,000£253
Flats3£105,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shepshed West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepshed West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,000£87,000£150,000£140,000
2017£223,500£78,250£169,950£131,500
2018£280,000£92,500£165,000£134,000
2019£299,000£73,000£183,725£144,175
2020£318,500£81,000£189,000£152,500
2021£295,000£82,000£206,250£160,000
2022£335,000£67,000£229,975£185,000
2023£379,500£99,950£230,000£176,250
2024£340,500£102,000£229,000£191,000
2025£364,296£101,500£240,000£195,000
2026£352,000£113,000£247,500£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepshed West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shepshed West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£134£163£184
2017£219£138£192£164
2018£235£166£210£173
2019£240£133£224£159
2020£243£112£214£191
2021£257£185£241£198
2022£277£127£272£212
2023£282£171£279£239
2024£298£197£278£218
2025£304£203£267£266
2026£295£206£272£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shepshed West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shepshed West 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 Shepshed West ward.

Local councillors

David Northage

Shepshed West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jane Lennie

Shepshed West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Shepshed West

What is the average house price in Shepshed West?

The median sale price in Shepshed West is £243,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Shepshed West?

Shepshed West has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Shepshed West?

Shepshed West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shepshed West sits around rank 22,875 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 Shepshed West?

The average household income in Shepshed West is around £53,836 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Shepshed West?

Shepshed West is represented by 2 elected councillors: David Northage (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jane Lennie (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Shepshed West

LE129QG

Britannia Street

LE129NN

Charnwood Road

LE119LY

Gelders Hall Road

LE129QR

Windsor Drive

LE129NY

Spinners Way

LE129PT

Anson Road

LE129LF

Glenfields

LE129GH

Bluebell Way

LE129RS

Lansdowne Road

LE129AS

Oakley Close

LE129TJ

Ashby Road

LE129NE

Tamworth Close

LE129RR

Lansdowne Avenue

LE129AQ

Factory Street

LE129YU

Shepshed West

LE129RX

Paterson Place

LE119QA

Shepshed West

LE129TF

Piper Close

LE129RQ

Harriman Close

LE129PS

Arundel Grove

LE129UT

Corcoran Close

LE129GB

Gelders Hall Road

LE129PX

Balmoral Avenue

LE119QF

Shepshed West

LE119HB

Shepshed West

LE129WS

Strawflower Road

LE129LS

Oxley Close

LE129BA

Park Rise

LE129PE

Shepshed West

LE129RP

Hathern Road

LE129AD

Bridge Street

LE129LW

Longcliffe Road

LE129GJ

Buttercup Lane

LE119LB

Gelders Hall Road

LE129LP

Mccarthy Road

LE129BT

Stableford Close

LE129PG

Paradise Close

LE119AR

Gelders Hall Road

LE119PT

Shepshed West

LE129WP

Marigold Crescent

LE129LT

St Bernards Close

LE119JZ

Gelders Hall Road

LE129LR

Mccarthy Road

LE129PN

Conway Drive

LE119JW

Gelders Hall Road

LE129EF

Ashby Road West

LE129WT

Marjoram Close

LE129WQ

Marigold Crescent

LE129NZ

Graham Perkins Close

LE119PU

Shepshed West

LE129UZ

Marsden Drive

LE119JT

Gelders Hall Road

LE119LW

Gelders Hall Road

LE129WL

Pankhurst Way

LE129EY

Tickow Lane

LE119JH

Gelders Hall Road

LE129FW

Heather Close

LE129QB

Caernarvon Close

LE129LJ

Grange Road

LE129QA

Buttercup Lane

LE129RU

Paterson Place

LE119LF

Gelders Hall Road

LE129QN

The Meadows

LE119NF

Gelders Hall Road

LE119NH

Gelders Hall Road

LE129EJ

Brick Kiln Lane

LE129SB

Ringwood Road

LE129LH

Glenmore Avenue

LE129SD

Woodlands Drive

LE129WN

Marigold Crescent

LE129SH

Field Avenue

LE675UQ

Ashby Road West

LE129UW

Fawcett Close

LE129AF

Chapel Street

LE129ZN

Gelders Hall Road

LE129QT

Celandine Road

LE129FT

Clover Road

LE129ND

Sandringham Rise

LE129LD

Blackbrook Close

LE129NG

Neville Close

LE129GU

Bluebell Way

LE129WU

Shepshed West

LE129BD

Manor Gardens

LE119PN

Shepshed West

LE129PW

Beaumaris Crescent

LE129SU

Carr Lane

LE129LG

Glenfields

LE129GF

Thimble Mill Close

LE129GL

Lovage Road

LE129NA

Ludlow Place

LE129LX

Thorpe Road

LE129FS

Iris Close

LE129NF

Tetbury Drive

LE119QH

Shepshed West

LE119PS

Shepshed West

LE129QQ

Griffin Close

LE129SW

Highfields Close

LE129SA

Radnor Drive

LE129LA

Anson Road

LE129AP

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