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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 9.9% 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. The median sale price in Whetstone is £282,500 (around £323 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £222,250 and £350,000. 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
9.9%
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

Median price: £282,500
Price per sq ft: £323
Sales (last 12 months): 84
Typical range (middle 50%): £222K – £350K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 (about £323 per square foot) in Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whetstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£365,000£331
Semi-Detached35£260,000£319
Terraced14£202,500£315
Flats1£85,000£329

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whetstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whetstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£125,000£182,000£150,100
2017£324,995£127,500£194,950£152,000
2018£317,500£114,500£190,000£172,750
2019£323,225£122,000£198,000£180,000
2020£321,000£136,500£214,000£175,000
2021£342,475£132,000£222,000£185,250
2022£360,000£135,000£254,250£210,000
2023£351,000£129,750£252,750£216,000
2024£371,250£120,000£254,500£206,500
2025£375,000£156,500£261,000£205,000
2026£350,000£85,000£267,500£198,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whetstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whetstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£198£234£207
2017£242£183£223£204
2018£252£159£235£204
2019£262£176£239£206
2020£267£200£251£215
2021£279£173£265£240
2022£322£178£295£318
2023£309£245£285£238
2024£310£214£316£256
2025£324£224£311£311
2026£348£329£324£311
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whetstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whetstone in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blaby district.

Band A£1,660
Band B£1,937
Band C£2,214
Band D£2,490
Band E£3,044
Band F£3,597
Band G£4,150
Band H£4,980

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