Whetstone is a village located in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, about 5 miles south of Leicester city centre. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, semi-detached properties, and some smaller terraced houses. Local amenities include a convenience store, a primary school, and a few pubs, catering to the needs of residents.
The village is surrounded by open countryside, offering easy access to green spaces and walking routes. Whetstone is well-connected by road, with the A426 and A563 providing links to Leicester and nearby towns. Public transport options are limited, with bus services running to Leicester and surrounding areas. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, making it popular with families and commuters.
On average Whetstone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whetstone is £46,400 per year. There are 2 schools in Whetstone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £268,725 in Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £143,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £259,950 |
| Terraced | 16 | £210,000 |
10 years price trend in Whetstone
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Curtis Close
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The Dicken
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Church Lane
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Cambridge Road
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Blaby By-Pass
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Victoria Road
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Old Station Close
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Cambridge Road
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Cambridge Road
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Whetstone
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Cambridge Road
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Charnwood Avenue
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Coulson Close
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Flamingo Drive
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Beaver Close
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College Road
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East Avenue
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Enderby Road
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Bruce Way
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Burnham Drive
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Buxton Close
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Grebe Way
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Wootton Close
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Hill Lane
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College Road
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Bodicoat Close
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Ashville Way
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Cambridge Road
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Central Close
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Cambridge Road
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Central Close
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Barley Close
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Abbott Way
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Hall Drive
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Holden Close
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Badger Drive
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St Peters Drive
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Foulds Lane
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Cheer Close
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Halford Close
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Greenfields
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Bigg's Close
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Strudwick Way
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Newby Close
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Avon Drive
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Spinney Halt
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East Avenue
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Worsh Close
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Ashville Way
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Harrison Close
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Roebuck Close
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Blackthorn Gardens
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Paramore Close
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Blackthorn Gardens
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Eider Close
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Sunnyside Close
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Wakeling Close
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Attfield Drive
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Cambridge Road
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Cooper Crescent
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Whetstone
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Fairview Avenue
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Avon Drive
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Ewan Close
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Lutterworth Road
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Whetstone
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Arnold Close
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Brook Street
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Victoria Road
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Hart Close
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Phipps Close
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Emperor Way
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.