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South Charnwood

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About

South Charnwood ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the southern edge of the borough. The area includes the villages of Woodhouse, Woodhouse Eaves, and Quorn, each with their own distinct character. The residential streets are primarily composed of family homes, ranging from historic cottages to more modern developments. Surrounding these settlements are significant tracts of farmland and woodland, contributing to a semi-rural atmosphere. The ward is bordered by the M1 motorway to the west, providing a major transport link.

A notable feature is the presence of Bradgate Park, an ancient deer park and country estate with historic ruins and herds of deer. The parkland and nearby Swithland Wood offer extensive public access for walking and recreation. The area is also known for its connection to the 19th-century industrialist John Ellis, who developed the Great Central Railway. Local governance is managed through parish councils for the individual villages, which handle many community matters.

Area overview

On average South Charnwood has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Charnwood is £57,750 per year. There are 1 schools in South Charnwood: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 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
8/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in South Charnwood

Median price£374,350
Price per sq ft£344
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £465K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £374,350 (about £344 per square foot) in South Charnwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £712,495.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Charnwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£452,998£354
Semi-Detached10£295,248£321
Terraced1£280,000£310
Flats2£139,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Charnwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Charnwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299,995£212,500£204,995
2017£310,000£279,995£212,000
2018£325,000£250,000£215,000
2019£315,000£248,000£245,000
2020£325,000£265,000£225,000
2021£467,500£268,525£183,975
2022£415,000£332,498£284,995
2023£450,000£334,396£298,495
2024£477,000£325,000£190,000
2025£450,000£299,995£204,000
2026£390,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Charnwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Charnwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£201£227
2017£206£182£188
2018£219£197£290
2019£234£209£209
2020£240£226£265
2021£262£257£269
2022£289£269£350
2023£332£307£359
2024£344£319£353
2025£357£327£214
2026£277£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Charnwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Charnwood in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about South Charnwood

What is the average house price in South Charnwood?

The median sale price in South Charnwood is £374,350 (about £344 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Charnwood?

South Charnwood has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Charnwood?

South Charnwood scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Charnwood sits around rank 23,333 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 South Charnwood?

The average household income in South Charnwood is around £57,750 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for South Charnwood?

South Charnwood is represented by 1 elected councillor: Matthew Dean Brookes (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.