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LE12 9SU

Carr Lane

Shepshed West

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Detailed insights for LE12 9SU

Overview

Postcode LE12 9SU is located in an urban city, within the Shepshed West area of Charnwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Shepshed West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.5 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 Shepshed West is £53,836 per year. The median sale price in Shepshed West is £243,000 (around £267 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £197,500 and £300,000. The nearest station is Loughborough, about 4.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Shepshed West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,004 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Shepshed West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.4%

Approximately 14.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Shepshed West is £53,836 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from LE12 9SU.

Flood risk

No risk

Shepshed West near LE12 9SU 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 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
488
Population density
122.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.81(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.87(+59%)
Shoplifting
15.42(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.44(+54%)
Burglary
10.95(+229%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
424
86.71%
Other White
19
3.89%
Indian
14
2.86%
Chinese
9
1.84%
Other Asian
6
1.23%
Total population: 489

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
26.4%
Level 3 (A level)
89
22.59%
No qualifications
84
21.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
13.71%
Apprenticeship
28
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 394

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
85
47.22%
Owns outright
45
25%
Other social rented
20
11.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
9.44%
Social rents from council
6
3.33%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Shepshed West

Median price: £243,000
Price per sq ft: £267
Sales (last 12 months): 117
Typical range (middle 50%): £198K – £300K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Shepshed West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £539,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shepshed West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£335,000£288
Semi-Detached55£235,000£265
Terraced24£184,000£253
Flats3£105,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shepshed West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepshed West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,000£87,000£150,000£140,000
2017£223,500£78,250£169,950£131,500
2018£280,000£92,500£165,000£134,000
2019£299,000£73,000£183,725£144,175
2020£318,500£81,000£189,000£152,500
2021£295,000£82,000£206,250£160,000
2022£335,000£67,000£229,975£185,000
2023£379,500£99,950£230,000£176,250
2024£340,500£102,000£229,000£191,000
2025£364,296£101,500£240,000£195,000
2026£352,000£113,000£247,500£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepshed West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shepshed West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£134£163£184
2017£219£138£192£164
2018£235£166£210£173
2019£240£133£224£159
2020£243£112£214£191
2021£257£185£241£198
2022£277£127£272£212
2023£282£171£279£239
2024£298£197£278£218
2025£304£203£267£266
2026£295£206£272£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shepshed West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shepshed West in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the LE12 9SU postcode area, located within Shepshed West, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE12 9SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryOxley Primary School ShepshedCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 9SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Northage

Shepshed West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jane Lennie

Shepshed West - 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
WardShepshed WestE05014683
ParishShepshedE04012891
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shepshed WestE02005349
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Charnwood 005CE01025746
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE12 9SU

Is LE12 9SU (Shepshed West) safe?

The area around LE12 9SU records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LE12 9SU?

The median sale price around LE12 9SU in Shepshed West is £243,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE12 9SU?

There is 1 school close to LE12 9SU, including Oxley Primary School Shepshed (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE12 9SU?

LE12 9SU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,004 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE12 9SU (Shepshed West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Loughborough covering LE12 9SU is Jeevun Sandher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Northage (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jane Lennie (Labour Party).