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About

Whetstone lies on the eastern edge of Blaby district, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area is bordered by the M1 motorway to the east and the River Sence to the west, providing a distinct boundary.

A notable local landmark is the early 18th-century Whetstone Mill, a former watermill on the river. The area includes several green spaces, such as the Millennium Green, offering recreational space within the suburban setting.

Area overview

On average Whetstone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whetstone is £59,584 per year. There are 2 schools in Whetstone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whetstone is home to around 7,620 people, with a population density of about 870.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whetstone Population
7,620
Population density
870.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.8(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.58(-42%)
Shoplifting
6.43(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-26%)
Public order
3.81(-45%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,769
88.81%
Indian
250
3.28%
Other White
136
1.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
73
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
71
0.93%
Total population: 7,622

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,761
28.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,257
20.55%
No qualifications
977
15.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
933
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 6,118

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,322
42.81%
Owns outright
1,067
34.55%
Other social rented
309
10.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
260
8.42%
Shared ownership
45
1.46%
Total households: 3,088

Property prices in Whetstone

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 in Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whetstone 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 Whetstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£373,750
Flats2£147,500
Semi-Detached30£266,250
Terraced17£205,000

10 years median price trend in Whetstone

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

All postcodes in Whetstone

LE86LF

Cambridge Road

LE86HP

Bruce Way

LE91SL

Starmer Close

LE86HY

Burnham Drive

LE86NQ

Avon Drive

LE86LT

Springwell Lane

LE86XA

Mawby Close

LE86NB

Lutterworth Road

LE86ND

Attfield Drive

LE86NH

Johnson Close

LE86YQ

Reeves Close

LE86YJ

Pawley Close

LE86JR

Grange Drive

LE86NN

Broadbent Close

LE86PF

Barley Close

LE86NW

Wale Road

LE86WE

Kinder Close

LE86JP

Albert Court

LE86LL

Cemetery Road

LE86NX

Elizabeth Gardens

LE86XT

Hubbard Close

LE86XU

Warner Close

LE86ZL

Laundon Way

LE86AA

Meteor Way

LE86AN

Pullen Court

LE86JH

Enderby Road

LE86LD

Countesthorpe Road

LE86NL

Brooklands Close

LE86ZX

Beaver Close

LE86LY

Bridge Way

LE86HN

Sunnyside Close

LE86LJ

Dog And Gun Lane

LE86ZG

Whiteacres

LE86PP

Spire Close

LE86LP

High Street

LE86RA

Abbott Way

LE86YX

Vicarage Lane

LE86ZQ

Humes Close

LE86ZT

Monal Close

LE86EW

Shaw Close

LE86LX

Countesthorpe Road

LE86JA

Whittle Close

LE86JU

The Crestway

LE86NZ

Shenton Close

LE86WA

Charles Way

LE86XY

Fallow Close

LE91SJ

Cambridge Road

LE84PB

Loughland Close

LE86YL

Kenny Close

LE86ZD

Harlequin Way

LE86ZH

Winterburn Gardens

LE86LQ

High Street

LE86NR

Earl Smith Close

LE86YT

Daybell Close

LE91WE

Ridge Gardens

LE86NJ

Wale Road

LE86LU

The Nook

LE86NS

Herbert Close

LE86ZF

Shelduck Close

LE86ZS

Greylag Close

LE86ZY

Fox Covert

LE86QW

Hexter Close

LE86YU

Rumsey Drive

LE86LB

Brookside

LE86LR

Anna'S Way

LE86ZE

Mandarin Way

LE91TY

Walnut Leys

LE91UH

Cambrian Close

LE86WB

Coales Avenue

LE86WH

Alice Gardens

LE86HX

Woodway

LE86XW

Pintail Close

LE84JZ

Foulds Lane

LE86ES

Hind Close

LE86QU

Upex Close

LE86BH

Leveret Drive

LE86BW

Maura Close

LE86HZ

Enderby Road

LE86EP

Grange Business Park

LE86NF

Mill Hill Close

LE86PE

The Sidings

LE86PS

Wells Close

LE86HU

Spinney Halt

LE86ET

Charlton Close

LE86BJ

Muntjack Road

LE86YD

Simpson Close

LE86YH

Worsley Way

LE86ZA

Flamingo Drive

LE86ZP

Cannam Close

LE86JZ

Garratt Square

LE86PR

Cosby & South Whetstone

LE86QY

Franklin Way

LE86EU

Hodson Close

LE86FA

Dog And Gun Lane

LE86LS

King Street

LE86PG

Beacon Close

LE86QX

Elliot Close

LE86JF

College Road

LE86NG

Curtis Close

LE192JB

Warwick Road

Data Sources

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