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Wreake Valley

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About

Wreake Valley ward encompasses several villages along the River Wreake in the borough of Charnwood. The area is primarily rural, featuring agricultural land, woodland, and the meandering river course. Settlements like Thrussington, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, and Hoby are characterised by traditional stone and brick buildings.

The landscape is defined by the river valley and the old Great Central Railway line, which now forms part of the Sustrans national cycle network. Local community life often centres around village halls and parish churches. The area's agricultural heritage remains evident in its working farms and the open fields separating the settlements.

Area overview

On average Wreake Valley has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wreake Valley is £60,004 per year. There are 6 schools in Wreake Valley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wreake Valley

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Wreake Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wreake Valley 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 Wreake Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached62£415,000
Semi-Detached50£287,500
Terraced17£268,000

10 years median price trend in Wreake Valley

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

All postcodes in Wreake Valley

LE73XD

Craftsmans Way

LE73XU

The Wolds

LE74SH

Fosse Way

LE72AS

Oxford Street

LE73RQ

Home Close

LE73RZ

Main Street

LE74YH

Gaddesby Lane

LE72BU

Beeby Close

LE72BW

Quenby Crescent

LE73GD

Campion Avenue

LE73RX

South Croxton Road

LE73ST

Long Furrow

LE73WZ

Fox Hollow

LE73ZD

Carvers Path

LE73ZT

Shepherds Walk

LE72AA

Albion Street

LE73RU

South Croxton Road

LE73RW

Wreake Valley

LE74TF

Fosse Way

LE73DU

Beechwood Avenue

LE73QW

Greensward

LE73SW

Tinkers Dell

LE73TY

Curzon Close

LE73ZF

Foresters Row

LE74SE

Blackberry Lane

LE74UB

Regent Street

LE74ZJ

Church Leys

LE74AB

Taylorcraft Drive

LE73FL

Marsden Avenue

LE73FS

New Street

LE72EF

Central Avenue

LE73XN

Squirrels Corner

LE73SA

Broome Avenue

LE73ZU

Thatchers Corner

LE74SQ

Thrussington Road

LE73AH

Park Lane

LE73ZS

Saddlers Close

LE73DS

Avenue Close

LE73RL

Main Street

LE73AD

Daisy Close

LE73DN

The Ringway

LE73RB

Three Turns Lane

LE73SY

Minstrels Walk

LE74UD

Rearsby Road

LE74YA

Brook Street

LE74YR

Melton Road

LE74ZB

Gaddesby Lane

LE73AE

Chapel Close

LE73QU

The Meadows

LE73TW

Frederick Close

LE72FX

Wreake Valley

LE73FZ

Laurel Bank Close

LE73UL

Michael Close

LE73ZE

Farriers Way

LE72EY

Tentercroft Avenue

LE73TZ

Hall Farm Close

Data Sources

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