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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 45 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
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
23.75(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.58(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.86(-35%)
Shoplifting
4.72(-46%)
Other theft
3.94(-31%)
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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £284,225 in Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £490,000.

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
Detached38£371,250
Terraced15£205,000
Semi-Detached38£263,500
Flats3£150,000

10 years median price trend in Whetstone

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

All postcodes in Whetstone

LE86QS

Worsh Close

LE86NH

Johnson Close

LE86AH

Cosby & South Whetstone

LE192JB

Warwick Road

LE86YW

Newby Close

LE86NQ

Avon Drive

LE86LN

Grove Road

LE86AN

Pullen Court

LE86YB

Eider Close

LE86YL

Kenny Close

LE86LA

Brook Street

LE86ZP

Cannam Close

LE86AA

Meteor Way

LE86NW

Wale Road

LE86ZB

Cheer Close

LE86PF

Barley Close

LE86NE

Attfield Drive

LE86PN

Cambridge Road

LE86XW

Pintail Close

LE86JS

Station Street

LE86PS

Wells Close

LE86HA

Old Station Close

LE86YP

Browns Way

LE86HX

Woodway

LE86JQ

Fairview Avenue

LE86LH

Cambridge Road

LE86JA

Whittle Close

LE86LY

Bridge Way

LE86JG

East Avenue

LE86EW

Shaw Close

LE91UF

Chiltern Avenue

LE86LG

Cambridge Road

LE91UH

Cambrian Close

LE86ET

Charlton Close

LE86WB

Coales Avenue

LE86JX

Victoria Road

LE86NG

Curtis Close

LE86AG

Avon Drive

LE86LJ

Dog And Gun Lane

LE86HL

Woodyard Lane

LE86RB

Hall Drive

LE86BB

Whiteacres

LE86LU

The Nook

LE872WW

Ashville Way

LE86AE

Hunter Road

LE86ND

Attfield Drive

LE86EA

Wootton Close

LE86ZT

Monal Close

LE86WE

Kinder Close

LE86ZU

Otter Way

LE86BJ

Muntjack Road

LE86YN

Phipps Close

LE91WE

Ridge Gardens

LE86ZF

Shelduck Close

LE86JW

Trinity Road

LE86QU

Upex Close

LE86ZA

Flamingo Drive

LE86JR

Grange Drive

LE86NB

Lutterworth Road

LE86RA

Abbott Way

LE86NZ

Shenton Close

LE86XA

Mawby Close

LE86XS

Holden Close

LE86XY

Fallow Close

LE86PG

Beacon Close

LE86LQ

High Street

LE86YF

Peacock Drive

LE86HN

Sunnyside Close

LE86YU

Rumsey Drive

LE86ZS

Greylag Close

LE86ES

Hind Close

LE86WH

Alice Gardens

LE86QW

Hexter Close

LE86LE

The Dicken

LE86YQ

Reeves Close

LE91SJ

Cambridge Road

LE86YS

Strudwick Way

LE86NP

Avon Drive

LE86PL

Henson Close

LE86NR

Earl Smith Close

LE86WG

Biggs Close

LE86ZX

Beaver Close

LE86NT

Buxton Close

LE86LT

Springwell Lane

LE85PF

Hill Lane

LE91UP

Forrester Close

LE86HY

Burnham Drive

LE86LD

Countesthorpe Road

LE86AD

Meteor Way

LE86EU

Hodson Close

LE86WF

Medhurst Close

LE86ER

Sanderson Close

LE86HW

Spinney Halt

LE86PE

The Sidings

LE86XU

Warner Close

LE86JE

College Road

LE86LR

Anna'S Way

LE86FA

Dog And Gun Lane

LE86YJ

Pawley Close

LE86JD

Charnwood Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.