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Shepshed West

Interactive map displaying Shepshed West

Crime
LowHigh

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 £245,000 (around £267 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £198,750 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: £245,000
Price per sq ft: £267
Sales (last 12 months): 131
Typical range (middle 50%): £199K – £300K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Shepshed West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shepshed West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£351,496£291
Semi-Detached60£233,000£258
Terraced27£185,000£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£246,500£183,000
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£300£203£267£262
2026£295£206£266£251
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