Postcode insights

LE8 6HW

Spinney Halt

North Whetstone

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Detailed insights for LE8 6HW

Overview

Postcode LE8 6HW is located in an urban city, within the North Whetstone ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Whetstone area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whetstone is £59,584 per year. The nearest station is Narborough, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Whetstone has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Whetstone has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.3%

Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Whetstone is £59,584 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from LE8 6HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Whetstone near LE8 6HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Narborough located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE8 6HW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Narborough

N/A

Walking directions to Narborough

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
5,891.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.76(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.14(-46%)
Public order
5.87(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.57(-39%)
Burglary
3.92(+18%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
86.69%
Other White
12
3.55%
Indian
9
2.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.78%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.41%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20%
No qualifications
44
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
32.74%
Owns with a mortgage
55
32.74%
Other social rented
23
13.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.5%
Shared ownership
10
5.95%
Total households: 168

Property prices in North Whetstone

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£317
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £320K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £317 per square foot) in North Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Whetstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£372,500£331
Semi-Detached28£261,000£314
Terraced16£208,500£303
Flats2£122,500£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Whetstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Whetstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,995£124,000£176,225£159,950
2017£268,950£126,500£185,500£152,000
2018£275,000£114,500£187,500£167,000
2019£295,000£122,000£197,500£180,000
2020£295,000£136,500£211,000£177,500
2021£315,000£132,000£218,000£182,500
2022£335,000£135,000£250,000£210,000
2023£338,000£117,500£250,500£220,000
2024£315,000£120,000£249,000£209,750
2025£372,500£160,000£262,000£212,000
2026£340,000£85,000£271,000£209,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Whetstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Whetstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£196£212£211
2017£225£172£227£204
2018£239£159£233£202
2019£265£176£238£206
2020£269£200£248£218
2021£275£173£252£225
2022£318£178£311£318
2023£316£210£296£255
2024£334£214£324£257
2025£331£196£310£304
2026£367£329£330£311
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Whetstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Whetstone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE8 6HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE8 6HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 202535, Spinney Halt, Leicester, LE8 6HWTerracedFreehold£330,000
13 Feb 202652, Spinney Halt, Leicester, LE8 6HUFlatsLeasehold£85,000
06 Mar 20265, Cliffe House Mews, Leicester, LE8 6LPTerracedFreehold£150,000
31 Oct 202549, High Street, Leicester, LE8 6LPTerracedFreehold£172,500
04 Aug 202557, High Street, Leicester, LE8 6LPTerracedFreehold£171,000

Schools

In the LE8 6HW postcode area, located within Whetstone, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE8 6HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary School WhetstoneAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBlaby Stokes Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.8 miPrimaryBadgerbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE8 6HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE8 6HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWhetstone Village Store50 High Street, Whetstone, LE8 6LPWalking directions to Whetstone Village Store
0.4 miCo-op FoodCambridge Road, Whetstone, LE8 6PNWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,872
Band C£2,139
Band D£2,407
Band E£2,942
Band F£3,476
Band G£4,011
Band H£4,814

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 LE8 6HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Jackson

North Whetstone - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Sue Findlay

North Whetstone - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Alberto Costa

South Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictBlabyE07000129
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth LeicestershireE14001488
WardNorth WhetstoneE05015275
ParishWhetstoneE04005363
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WhetstoneE02005341
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaby 009CE01025647
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about LE8 6HW

Is LE8 6HW (Whetstone) safe?

The area around LE8 6HW records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 LE8 6HW?

The median sale price around LE8 6HW in Whetstone is £265,000 (about £317 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE8 6HW?

There are 4 schools close to LE8 6HW, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone (Good), Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Badgerbrook Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE8 6HW?

The closest station to LE8 6HW is Narborough, about 1,476 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE8 6HW?

LE8 6HW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,914 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE8 6HW (Whetstone) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Leicestershire covering LE8 6HW is Alberto Costa (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Jackson (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sue Findlay (Conservative and Unionist 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.