Back Lane Gaulby, Harborough
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE7), about 300 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 16400055.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £1,385,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 2, E: 3, F: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Harborough costs £2,390 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 10.6 km (6.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 158 to 167 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Billesdon Surgery, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £1,385,000 | £1,385,000 | £1,385,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £740,000 | £740,000 | £740,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £950,000 | £950,000 | £950,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £423,000 | £423,000 | £423,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £311,250 | £152,500 | £470,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £630,000 | £630,000 | £630,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £512,500 | £260,000 | £765,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £232,500 | £125,000 | £340,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2025 | WHYTECROFT FARMHOUSE, 3 LE7 9LP | Detached | £1,385,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2021 | MANOR FARM COTTAGE, 12 LE7 9LP | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 5 LE7 9LP | Detached | £740,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2019 | 2 LE7 9LP | Other | £1,025,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Sep 2018 | 3 LE7 9LP | Detached | £950,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 7 LE7 9LP | Detached | £515,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2014 | 9 LE7 9LP | Detached | £423,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2013 | 7 LE7 9LP | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2013 | MANOR FARM COTTAGE, 12 LE7 9LP | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 8 May 2006 | 4 LE7 9LP | Detached | £630,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2003 | 1 LE7 9LP | Detached | £765,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 11 LE7 9LP | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 17 May 2002 | 6 LE7 9LP | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2001 | 12 LE7 9LP | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 25 May 2001 | 3 LE7 9LP | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2000 | 11 LE7 9LP | Detached | £137,500 | |
| 2 Nov 1999 | 6 LE7 9LP | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1999 | 8 LE7 9LP | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 16 Mar 1998 | 7 LE7 9LP | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 15 Aug 1997 | 11 LE7 9LP | Detached | £87,500 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 12 LE7 9LP | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 11 Sep 1996 | 6 LE7 9LP | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 1 Jul 1996 | 9 LE7 9LP | Detached | £170,000 | New build. |
| 19 Apr 1996 | 8 LE7 9LP | Detached | £165,750 | New build. |
| 15 Mar 1996 | 7 LE7 9LP | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 197 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (3); 1991-1995 (2); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Harborough in 2026-27: Band D £2,390 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,593 | £1,859 | £2,124 | £2,390 | £2,921 | £3,452 | £3,983 | £4,780 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (21% of about 860 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Gaulby (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- MANOR HOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE7 9LP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE7 9BU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 158 m and 167 m above sea level (163 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE7 9BU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LE7 9LP | 83% | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Front Street Gaulby | 140 m |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 34.9 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Billesdon Surgery | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Houghton Pharmacy LTD | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Hospital | Leicester General Hospital | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Constabulary | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - Houghton On The Hill, Houghton on the Hill Cashzone | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 2,840 m² | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 110 m north-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m north-east |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Frisby medieval village remains | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bath Spinney | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Norton Gorse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Black Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| The Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Ash Spinney | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Tamborough Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 15 |
6 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Harborough: see them on the Harborough page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Pizza LE7 9BT | Mobile caterer | 270 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Premier Catering LE7 9BT | Mobile caterer | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stoughton Road (1); On or near Main Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 36% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD: New service connection, 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Front Street · Main Street · School Lane · Norton Lane
All the streets in LE7 and across Harborough.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.