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LE12 8RP

Birdhill Road

Forest Bradgate

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Detailed insights for LE12 8RP

Overview

Postcode LE12 8RP is located in a rural town, within the Forest Bradgate area of Charnwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate is £73,835 per year. The median sale price in Forest Bradgate is £480,000 (around £396 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £405,250 and £835,500. The nearest station is Barrow-Upon-Soar, about 3.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,175 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.3%

Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate is £73,835 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE12 8RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate near LE12 8RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barrow-Upon-Soar located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
1,392.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.2(-73%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.48(-56%)
Vehicle crime
5.75(+40%)
Burglary
5.75(+73%)
Drugs
3.45(+19%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
345
90.31%
Other White
21
5.5%
Irish
5
1.31%
Indian
3
0.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.79%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
40.73%
No qualifications
52
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.57%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.62%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
34.34%
Owns with a mortgage
46
27.71%
Social rents from council
44
26.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.83%
Other social rented
3
1.81%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Forest Bradgate

Median price: £480,000
Price per sq ft: £396
Sales (last 12 months): 31
Typical range (middle 50%): £405K – £836K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 (about £396 per square foot) in Forest Bradgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £263,000 up to £2,964,918.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest Bradgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£775,000£499
Semi-Detached10£436,500£348
Terraced2£390,000£402
Flats2£331,250£326

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest Bradgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Bradgate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£526,500£227,500£232,500
2017£580,000£287,475£290,000
2018£555,000£297,500£223,000
2019£677,500£306,250£300,000
2020£550,000£335,000£257,500
2021£700,000£435,000£310,000
2022£760,000£390,000£339,000
2023£745,000£388,000£375,000
2024£707,500£397,500£375,000
2025£655,000£469,500£342,500
2026£827,500£300,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Bradgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Bradgate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346£223£282
2017£320£273£275
2018£321£256£293
2019£334£260£331
2020£350£288£280
2021£357£306£321
2022£435£383£377
2023£359£328£455
2024£361£359£389
2025£420£347£357
2026£511£349—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Bradgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Forest Bradgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE12 8RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE12 8RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 2025111, Birdhill Road, Loughborough, LE12 8RPTerracedFreehold£240,000
05 Jun 202644, Main Street, Loughborough, LE12 8RZOtherFreehold£180,000
17 Oct 202582, Main Street, Loughborough, LE12 8RZTerracedFreehold£335,000
14 Aug 20252A, Main Street, Loughborough, LE12 8RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
31 Jul 20255, Rawlins Close, Loughborough, LE12 8SDDetachedFreehold£599,950

Schools

In the LE12 8RP postcode area, located within Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE12 8RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoodhouse Eaves St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMaplewell Hall SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE12 8RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE12 8RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWoodhouse NewsWindmill Rise, Charnwood, LE12 8SFWalking directions to Woodhouse News
0.2 miSparChurch Hill, Charnwood, LE12 8SZWalking directions to Spar

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 8RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Snartt

Forest Bradgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Peter Bedford

Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictCharnwoodE07000130
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid LeicestershireE14001364
WardForest BradgateE05014671
ParishWoodhouseE04012895
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thurcaston, Woodhouse & BradgateE02005360
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Charnwood 016BE01025688
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE12 8RP

Is LE12 8RP (Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate) safe?

The area around LE12 8RP records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8RP?

The median sale price around LE12 8RP in Forest Bradgate is £480,000 (about £396 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE12 8RP?

There are 2 schools close to LE12 8RP, including Woodhouse Eaves St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Maplewell Hall School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE12 8RP?

LE12 8RP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,175 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE12 8RP (Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire covering LE12 8RP is Peter Bedford (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Snartt (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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