Postcode LE12 8HZ is located in an urban city, within the Barrow upon Soar ward of Charnwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Barrow upon Soar area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barrow upon Soar is £61,162 per year. The nearest station is Barrow-Upon-Soar located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Millennium Park.
Barrow upon Soar has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Barrow upon Soar has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barrow upon Soar is £61,162 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE12 8HZ.
Barrow upon Soar near LE12 8HZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barrow-Upon-Soar located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barrow-Upon-Soar | N/A | Walking directions to Barrow-Upon-Soar |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Millennium Park | Medium | Walking directions to Millennium Park |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Barrow upon Soar area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £146,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £271,250 |
| Terraced | 25 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barrow upon Soar
In the LE12 8HZ postcode area, located within Barrow upon Soar, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE12 8HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Barrow Express | North Street, Charnwood, LE12 8PZ | Walking directions to Barrow Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Charnwood, LE12 8PY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Charnwood district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE12 8HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Elizabeth Forrest
Barrow upon Soar - Elected 4 May 2023
Hilary Jean Fryer
Barrow upon Soar - Elected 4 May 2023
Jeevun Sandher
Loughborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.