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About

Sileby is a large village situated in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire. It lies in the Soar Valley, positioned between the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal. The area is primarily residential with a mix of older terraced housing and modern developments. Local amenities are concentrated along the High Street, serving the community's everyday needs. The surrounding landscape is characterised by flat, open farmland typical of the river valley.

The village has historical roots in the framework knitting industry, with many former stocking weavers' cottages still present. A notable local feature is the Sileby Stone, a large glacial erratic boulder located near the parish church. The area offers access to the canal towpath for walking and cycling. Sileby's railway station provides a direct link to Leicester and other regional centres, supporting its role as a commuter settlement within the wider Charnwood district.

Area overview

On average Sileby has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sileby is £50,132 per year. There are 2 schools in Sileby: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sileby is home to around 8,418 people, with a population density of about 1,044.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sileby Population
8,418
Population density
1,044.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.67(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.94(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.84(+5%)
Public order
7.37(+6%)
Other theft
3.09(-47%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,830
93%
Other White
167
1.98%
Indian
124
1.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
54
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.62%
Total population: 8,419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,873
27.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,369
20.37%
No qualifications
1,115
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,013
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
733
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 6,720

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,398
39.39%
Owns outright
1,169
32.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
501
14.12%
Social rents from council
237
6.68%
Other social rented
132
3.72%
Total households: 3,549

Property prices in Sileby

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Sileby area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £599,495.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sileby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£346,995
Flats5£127,000
Semi-Detached50£236,000
Terraced35£195,000

10 years median price trend in Sileby

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

All postcodes in Sileby

LE127UR

Harlequin Road

LE127WY

Towles Drive

LE127XN

Burtons Close

LE127PX

Ratcliffe Road

LE127SZ

Chaplin Close

LE127WH

Roy Brown Drive

LE127QY

Claire Court

LE127RA

Albion Road

LE127RU

Burton Road

LE127WN

Highreeds End

LE127PN

Highgate Road

LE127SJ

Charles Street

LE127WS

Taylor Drive

LE127SD

Kilbourne Close

LE127XE

Excelsior Way

LE127PU

Ratcliffe Road

LE127QR

Haybrook Road

LE127PQ

Cauby Close

LE127PS

Northill Close

LE127QU

Phoenix Drive

LE127SP

Banks Close

LE127XL

Stevens Road

LE127GR

Butler Way

LE127QB

Ratcliffe Road

LE127QE

St Gregorys Drive

LE127YF

Stanley Drive

LE127YU

Haines Drive

LE128GB

Paudy Lane

LE127TE

Greedon Rise

LE127UW

Bradgate Close

LE127QJ

Stanage Road

LE127XA

Sharpe Way

LE127NX

Brushfield Avenue

LE127TS

Seagrave Road

LE127TX

Simons Drive

LE127FZ

Old Vicarage Mews

LE127PE

Gibson Road

LE127DR

Brook Street

LE127PW

Highgate Road

LE127RJ

Charles Street

LE127SQ

Wallace Drive

LE127TG

Homefield Road

LE127NU

Weldon Avenue

LE127UN

Bramley Close

LE127UP

Old Tannery Drive

LE127QD

Caloe Close

LE127RS

Cossington Road

LE127PL

Hanover Drive

LE127UU

Melody Drive

LE127WT

Homefield Road

LE127XB

Belgrave Close

LE127TU

Healy Close

LE127WZ

Wheat Hill End

LE127RD

The Banks

LE127NH

Seagrave Road

LE127PB

Newbold Close

LE127PJ

Finsbury Avenue

LE127TN

Seagrave Road

LE127QP

Moreton Dale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.