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Soar Valley

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About

The Soar Valley ward lies in the northern part of Rushcliffe, bordering the city of Leicester. It encompasses several villages, including East Leake, Gotham, and Ratcliffe-on-Soar, set within a largely agricultural landscape. The area is defined by the River Soar, which forms part of its western boundary, and is crossed by major transport routes like the M1 and A60. This creates a mix of rural character and connectivity for residents commuting to larger employment centres.

A prominent landmark is the cluster of cooling towers at Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, a defining feature of the local skyline for decades. The ward contains areas of green space, such as the Rushcliffe Country Park near Ruddington, and historical sites including the Grade I listed Gotham Church. The local economy has traditional roots in farming, quarrying, and the now-decommissioned power station, with newer developments expanding the residential and commercial footprint in the villages.

Area overview

On average Soar Valley has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Soar Valley is £60,710 per year. There are 3 schools in Soar Valley: 3 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
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Soar Valley

Median price£384,950
Price per sq ft£337
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £600K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £384,950 (about £337 per square foot) in Soar Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Soar Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£549,950£355
Semi-Detached12£319,975£307
Terraced1£134,000£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Soar Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soar Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316,000£182,500£160,000
2017£385,000£235,000£190,000
2018£382,500£220,000£227,500
2019£353,500£226,717£260,000
2020£352,500£361,250£210,000
2021£381,000£265,000£173,333
2022£465,000£260,000£265,000
2023£545,000£317,500£330,000
2024£524,975£295,000£275,000
2025£525,000£293,475£379,500
2026£570,000£332,475
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soar Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soar Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£264£203
2017£269£210£203
2018£253£255£200
2019£256£266£246
2020£257£252£219
2021£266£281£285
2022£369£311£316
2023£359£327£295
2024£346£297£274
2025£355£314£298
2026£358£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soar Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Soar Valley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rushcliffe district.

Band A£1,762
Band B£2,056
Band C£2,350
Band D£2,643
Band E£3,231
Band F£3,818
Band G£4,405
Band H£5,287

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Soar Valley ward.

Local councillors

Matt Barney

Soar Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Soar Valley

What is the average house price in Soar Valley?

The median sale price in Soar Valley is £384,950 (about £337 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Soar Valley?

Soar Valley has 3 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Soar Valley?

Soar Valley scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Soar Valley sits around rank 28,217 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 Soar Valley?

The average household income in Soar Valley is around £60,710 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Soar Valley?

Soar Valley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Matt Barney (Conservative and Unionist Party).