£280,000
Detached sold in Countesthorpe
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2020 | £246,500 | +41% |
| 17 Dec 2012 | £174,995 | - |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Countesthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,950 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £369,950 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £282,000 | £301 |
| Terraced | 15 | £221,000 | £292 |
| Flats | 3 | £175,000 | £239 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279,950 | £182,950 | £166,000 |
| 2017 | £277,000 | £193,250 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £290,000 | £207,000 | £171,500 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £208,500 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | £302,500 | £217,500 | £188,500 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £225,000 | £182,000 |
| 2022 | £361,500 | £275,000 | £222,500 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £270,000 | £222,500 |
| 2024 | £371,000 | £265,000 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | £342,500 | £272,000 | £218,750 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £278,000 | £221,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £217 | £234 |
| 2017 | £244 | £216 | £243 |
| 2018 | £251 | £237 | £217 |
| 2019 | £269 | £236 | £257 |
| 2020 | £262 | £257 | £228 |
| 2021 | £279 | £258 | £249 |
| 2022 | £299 | £296 | £270 |
| 2023 | £327 | £306 | £291 |
| 2024 | £334 | £299 | £321 |
| 2025 | £323 | £298 | £322 |
| 2026 | £288 | £328 | £261 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE8 5AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 8, Thomas Drive, Leicester, LE8 5AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 15, Thomas Drive, Leicester, LE8 5AB | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 65, Ridleys Close, Leicester, LE8 5AG | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 26, Mill Field Avenue, Leicester, LE8 5XA | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 98, Ridleys Close, Leicester, LE8 5AH | Detached | Freehold | £306,500 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thomas Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester | Freehold | 44 m² | £320,000 (2019) |
| 2, Thomas Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester | Freehold | 42 m² | £290,000 (2018) |
| 3, Thomas Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester | Freehold | 87 m² | £375,000 (2023) |
| 4, Thomas Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester | Freehold | 47 m² | £259,950 (2020) |
| 5, Thomas Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester | Freehold | 71 m² | £170,000 (2012) |
| 6 Thomas Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester | Freehold | 71 m² | £156,750 (2012) |
| 7, Thomas Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester | Freehold | 119 m² | £249,995 (2013) |
| 8 Thomas Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester | Freehold | 71 m² | £280,000 (2026) |
| 10 Thomas Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester | Freehold | 62 m² | £230,000 (2021) |
| 11, Thomas Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester | Freehold | 82 m² | £210,000 (2017) |
Postcode LE8 5AB is located in a rural town, within the Countesthorpe area of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Countesthorpe & Kilby area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Countesthorpe & Kilby is £58,492 per year. The median sale price in Countesthorpe is £290,000 (around £295 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £343,500. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 1.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Countesthorpe & Kilby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,999 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Countesthorpe & Kilby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Countesthorpe & Kilby is £58,492 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE8 5AB.
Countesthorpe & Kilby near LE8 5AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
In the LE8 5AB postcode area, located within Countesthorpe & Kilby, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Greenfield Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Apr 2024. | |
Greenfield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Apr 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Countesthorpe Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Oct 2024. | |
Countesthorpe Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Oct 2024
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| 0.9 mi | Primary | Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jun 2025
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE8 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Countesthorpe Express | 113 Station Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5TD | Walking directions to Countesthorpe Express |
| 0.3 mi | Village Store | 69 Station Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5TB | Walking directions to Village Store |