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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

LE86QY

Franklin Way

LE86JU

The Crestway

LE86JF

College Road

LE86BW

Maura Close

LE86QZ

Wright Close

LE86BT

Hart Close

LE86PT

Coulson Close

LE86BA

Church Lane

LE86YT

Daybell Close

LE86YX

Vicarage Lane

LE86QX

Elliot Close

LE86EX

Halford Close

LE86EP

Grange Business Park

LE872AD

Cosby & South Whetstone

LE84PB

Loughland Close

LE86YD

Simpson Close

LE86WD

Harrison Close

LE86BH

Leveret Drive

LE86JB

Central Close

LE86ZY

Fox Covert

LE86LX

Countesthorpe Road

LE86LF

Cambridge Road

LE86XT

Hubbard Close

LE86LB

Brookside

LE86ZD

Harlequin Way

LE86ZL

Laundon Way

LE86ZQ

Humes Close

LE86ZR

Emperor Way

LE86NX

Elizabeth Gardens

LE86LL

Cemetery Road

LE86YH

Worsley Way

LE86NJ

Wale Road

LE86LW

Warwick Road

LE86NF

Mill Hill Close

LE91TY

Walnut Leys

LE86JZ

Garratt Square

LE86PH

Blackthorn Gardens

LE86EY

Paramore Close

LE86HU

Spinney Halt

LE86NS

Herbert Close

LE84JZ

Foulds Lane

LE86JT

St Peters Drive

LE86NN

Broadbent Close

LE84PD

Harrop Close

LE86JL

Enderby Road

LE86YZ

Grebe Way

LE86ZW

Badger Drive

LE86ZH

Winterburn Gardens

LE86ZE

Mandarin Way

LE86HP

Bruce Way

LE86PD

Hopper Way

LE86JY

Victoria Road

LE86ZN

Bodicoat Close

LE86PR

Cosby & South Whetstone

LE86PP

Spire Close

LE86AF

Cooper Crescent

LE86PQ

Cosby & South Whetstone

LE86LP

High Street

LE91SL

Starmer Close

LE86JP

Albert Court

LE86JJ

Enderby Road

LE86NL

Brooklands Close

LE86WA

Charles Way

LE86HZ

Enderby Road

LE86PJ

Henson Close

LE86AB

Cambridge Road

LE86PB

Ewan Close

LE86JH

Enderby Road

LE86QT

Wakeling Close

LE86ZG

Whiteacres

LE86HT

Victoria Road

LE86ZZ

Roebuck Close

LE86NU

Ashville Way

LE86LS

King Street

LE86NY

Greenfields

Data Sources

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