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LE12 6UG

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Detailed insights for LE12 6UG

Overview

Postcode LE12 6UG is located in a rural village, within the The Wolds area of Charnwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington is £68,674 per year. The median sale price in The Wolds is £425,000 (around £311 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £552,500. The nearest station is Loughborough, about 4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,104 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington is £68,674 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE12 6UG.

Flood risk

Medium

Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington near LE12 6UG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Loughborough located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
443
Population density
46 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.86(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.03(-41%)
Vehicle crime
6.86(+67%)
Other theft
5.8(+2%)
Public order
5.8(-16%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
419
94.58%
Indian
10
2.26%
Irish
6
1.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.68%
Other White
3
0.68%
Total population: 443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
207
54.62%
Level 3 (A level)
43
11.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.08%
No qualifications
37
9.76%
Apprenticeship
24
6.33%
Total 16+ residents: 379

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
95
52.2%
Owns with a mortgage
64
35.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
9.34%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.3%
Total households: 182

Property prices in The Wolds

Median price: £425,000
Price per sq ft: £311
Sales (last 12 months): 49
Typical range (middle 50%): £350K – £553K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £311 per square foot) in The Wolds area, with individual transactions ranging from £194,575 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Wolds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£450,000£323
Semi-Detached5£285,000£286
Terraced6£270,000£303
Flats1£250,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Wolds

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Wolds.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,500£207,500£378,500
2017£365,000£245,000£158,750
2018£477,500£245,000£413,750
2019£350,000£259,250£166,500
2020£385,000£297,500£301,650
2021£437,500£255,000£289,950
2022£477,500£352,555£250,000
2023£447,500£360,000£199,500
2024£502,500£304,125£235,000
2025£475,000£259,998£265,000
2026£442,500£285,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Wolds.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Wolds.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262£187£206
2017£243£227£204
2018£260£270£221
2019£259£224£264
2020£275£247£202
2021£295£260£251
2022£294£260£267
2023£328£334£603
2024£345£298£305
2025£326£296£303
2026£355£299£317
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Wolds.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Wolds in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE12 6UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE12 6UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202556, Hoton Road, Loughborough, LE12 6UASemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
31 Oct 202521, Trinity Crescent, Loughborough, LE12 6UQTerracedFreehold£257,500
07 Jul 20252, Chapel Bar, Loughborough, LE12 6URSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
31 Oct 2025128, Brook Street, Loughborough, LE12 6TUDetachedFreehold£895,000
26 Nov 202522, Appleton Drive, Loughborough, LE12 6TSDetachedFreehold£552,500

Schools

In the LE12 6UG postcode area, located within Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington, there are 1 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for LE12 6UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryWymeswold Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE12 6UG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE12 6UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miG. G. GranvillesThe Stockwell, Charnwood, LE12 6UFWalking directions to G. G. Granvilles

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Charnwood district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,138
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,009
Band H£4,811

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE12 6UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jenny Bokor

The Wolds - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jeevun Sandher

Loughborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictCharnwoodE07000130
Parliamentary ConstituencyLoughboroughE14001342
WardThe WoldsE05014687
ParishWymeswoldE04005398
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wymeswold, Rearsby & CossingtonE02005352
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Charnwood 008BE01025761
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE12 6UG

Is LE12 6UG (Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington) safe?

The area around LE12 6UG records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LE12 6UG?

The median sale price around LE12 6UG in The Wolds is £425,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE12 6UG?

There is 1 school close to LE12 6UG, including Wymeswold Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around LE12 6UG?

LE12 6UG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE12 6UG (Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Loughborough covering LE12 6UG is Jeevun Sandher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Bokor (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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