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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

LE86LG

Cambridge Road

LE86BB

Whiteacres

LE86BA

Church Lane

LE86PJ

Henson Close

LE86PN

Cambridge Road

LE86PQ

Cosby & South Whetstone

LE86ER

Sanderson Close

LE86HT

Victoria Road

LE86JS

Station Street

LE86LE

The Dicken

LE86PT

Coulson Close

LE86YF

Peacock Drive

LE86JD

Charnwood Avenue

LE86LW

Warwick Road

LE86ZU

Otter Way

LE86JJ

Enderby Road

LE86LH

Cambridge Road

LE86NT

Buxton Close

LE86YZ

Grebe Way

LE85PF

Hill Lane

LE86EA

Wootton Close

LE86JE

College Road

LE872WW

Ashville Way

LE86JL

Enderby Road

LE86JW

Trinity Road

LE86LN

Grove Road

LE86YP

Browns Way

LE86ZN

Bodicoat Close

LE86PD

Hopper Way

LE86ZW

Badger Drive

LE86AE

Hunter Road

LE86JB

Central Close

LE86JY

Victoria Road

LE86QZ

Wright Close

LE86RB

Hall Drive

LE86XS

Holden Close

LE84PD

Harrop Close

LE86EX

Halford Close

LE86JT

St Peters Drive

LE86NY

Greenfields

LE86WG

Biggs Close

LE86YS

Strudwick Way

LE86YW

Newby Close

LE86ZB

Cheer Close

LE86AG

Avon Drive

LE86QS

Worsh Close

LE86ZZ

Roebuck Close

LE86AD

Meteor Way

LE86HW

Spinney Halt

LE86JG

East Avenue

LE86NU

Ashville Way

LE86WD

Harrison Close

LE86EY

Paramore Close

LE86HA

Old Station Close

LE86PH

Blackthorn Gardens

LE86YB

Eider Close

LE86NE

Attfield Drive

LE91UP

Forrester Close

LE86HL

Woodyard Lane

LE86PL

Henson Close

LE86QT

Wakeling Close

LE86AB

Cambridge Road

LE86AF

Cooper Crescent

LE86AH

Cosby & South Whetstone

LE86JQ

Fairview Avenue

LE86PB

Ewan Close

LE872AD

Cosby & South Whetstone

LE91UF

Chiltern Avenue

LE86NP

Avon Drive

LE86WF

Medhurst Close

LE86BT

Hart Close

LE86JX

Victoria Road

LE86LA

Brook Street

LE86YN

Phipps Close

LE86ZR

Emperor Way

Data Sources

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