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LE12 8UG

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Loughborough Woodthorpe

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Detailed insights for LE12 8UG

Overview

Postcode LE12 8UG is located in an urban city, within the Loughborough Woodthorpe ward of Charnwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe is £53,539 per year. The nearest station is Loughborough, about 1.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.6 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 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe is £53,539 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from LE12 8UG.

Flood risk

No risk

Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe near LE12 8UG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Loughborough located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
555.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.5(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.83(+148%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.65(+164%)
Public order
11.41(+65%)
Shoplifting
4.44(-49%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
80.53%
Indian
23
7.59%
Chinese
13
4.29%
Irish
5
1.65%
Other White
5
1.65%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
52.32%
Level 3 (A level)
51
21.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.28%
No qualifications
16
6.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.49%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
47.01%
Owns outright
49
41.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.11%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Loughborough Woodthorpe

Median price£284,500
Price per sq ft£309
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £376K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £284,500 (about £309 per square foot) in Loughborough Woodthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Loughborough Woodthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£420,000£333
Semi-Detached19£280,000£299
Terraced11£250,000£282
Flats3£155,000£317

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Loughborough Woodthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughborough Woodthorpe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291,000£190,000£187,500
2017£307,000£215,000£185,000
2018£312,000£226,000£200,000
2019£313,500£222,000£202,000
2020£322,000£225,000£210,000
2021£360,000£268,750£228,000
2022£370,000£278,000£252,000
2023£375,000£294,750£241,500
2024£400,000£246,250£258,000
2025£390,000£267,500£248,500
2026£590,000£280,000£257,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughborough Woodthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Loughborough Woodthorpe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£217£196
2017£242£229£219
2018£248£240£227
2019£251£247£209
2020£266£245£228
2021£299£271£259
2022£315£287£283
2023£311£283£293
2024£312£315£253
2025£325£300£294
2026£319£299£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Loughborough Woodthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Loughborough Woodthorpe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE12 8UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE12 8UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20252, Lovelace Way, Loughborough, LE12 8RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£580,000
25 Apr 202529, John Boden Way, Loughborough, LE11 2BBDetachedFreehold£450,000
25 Nov 202520, Lace Avenue, Loughborough, LE11 2FESemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
30 May 20257, Lace Avenue, Loughborough, LE11 2FESemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
20 Feb 202520, John Boden Way, Loughborough, LE11 2ERDetachedFreehold£438,000

Schools

In the LE12 8UG postcode area, located within Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE12 8UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryOutwoods Edge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBeacon AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miPrimarySt Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE12 8UG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE12 8UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiAllendale Road, Loughborough, LE11 2FFWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Charnwood district (2025-26).

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,810
Band C£2,069
Band D£2,328
Band E£2,845
Band F£3,362
Band G£3,879
Band H£4,655

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

Local councillors

Birgitta Worrall

Loughborough Woodthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jeevun Sandher

Loughborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictCharnwoodE07000130
Parliamentary ConstituencyLoughboroughE14001342
ParishCharnwood, unparished areaE43000264
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Loughborough - Shelthorpe & WoodthorpeE02005353
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Charnwood 009HE01034003
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE12 8UG

Is LE12 8UG (Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe) safe?

The area around LE12 8UG records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LE12 8UG?

The median sale price around LE12 8UG in Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe is £284,500 (about £309 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE12 8UG?

There are 4 schools close to LE12 8UG, including Outwoods Edge Primary School (Good), Beacon Academy (Good) and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE12 8UG?

LE12 8UG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,748 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE12 8UG (Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Loughborough covering LE12 8UG is Jeevun Sandher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Birgitta Worrall (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.