Postcode LE12 8WA 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.5 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Public open space.
Barrow upon Soar has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Barrow upon Soar has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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 8WA.
Barrow upon Soar near LE12 8WA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Barrow-Upon-Soar | N/A | Walking directions to Barrow-Upon-Soar |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Public open space | Small | Walking directions to Public open space |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 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 | 48 | £367,475 |
| Flats | 2 | £138,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £270,750 |
| Terraced | 20 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barrow upon Soar
In the LE12 8WA postcode area, located within Barrow upon Soar, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE12 8WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barrow Express | North Street, Charnwood, LE12 8PZ | Walking directions to Barrow Express |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Charnwood, LE12 8PY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | High Street, Charnwood, LE12 8PY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.