Becks Close Birstall, Charnwood
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE4), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6504265.
- Sales: 40 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £242,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 21).
- 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 D; Band D in Charnwood costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Syston, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Greengate Medical Centre, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £242,000 | £174,000 | £310,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £244,750 | £239,500 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £272,500 | £272,500 | £272,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £181,000 | £181,000 | £181,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £133,750 | £127,500 | £140,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £166,000 | £152,000 | £180,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2012 | 3 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £175,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | 8 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 9 LE4 3NN | Flat or maisonette | £174,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 2025 | 8 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £315,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 May 2025 | 15 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £239,500 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 17 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 May 2023 | 12 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £272,500 | |
| 25 Aug 2022 | 26 LE4 3NN | Terraced | £260,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 28 LE4 3NN | Flat or maisonette | £181,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Oct 2021 | 10 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2020 | 10 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2018 | 8 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 28 LE4 3NN | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2017 | 9 LE4 3NN | Flat or maisonette | £127,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Dec 2016 | 9 LE4 3NN | Flat or maisonette | £132,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Nov 2016 | 3 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2016 | 2 LE4 3NN | Terraced | £152,000 | |
| 15 May 2015 | 7 LE4 3NN | Terraced | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2014 | 24 LE4 3NN | Terraced | £159,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2012 | 1 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £150,000 | New build. |
| 13 Apr 2012 | 10 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £175,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 2012 | 14 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2011 | 3 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £155,050 | |
| 5 Oct 2011 | 22 LE4 3NN | Terraced | £152,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2011 | 26 LE4 3NN | Terraced | £154,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2011 | 16 LE4 3NN | Detached | £205,000 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2011 | 30 LE4 3NN | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Aug 2011 | 4 LE4 3NN | Terraced | £125,000 | New build. |
| 18 Aug 2011 | 2 LE4 3NN | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2011 | 6 LE4 3NN | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2011 | 8 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £180,000 | New build. |
| 24 Jun 2011 | 20 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 24 Jun 2011 | 18 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2011 | 9 LE4 3NN | Flat or maisonette | £117,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jun 2011 | 19 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £143,000 | New build. |
| 8 Apr 2011 | 7 LE4 3NN | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 25 Mar 2011 | 5 LE4 3NN | Terraced | £165,000 | New build. |
| 23 Feb 2011 | 11 LE4 3NN | Detached | £200,950 | |
| 28 Jan 2011 | 15 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2011 | 17 LE4 3NN | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2010 | 28 LE4 3NN | Flat or maisonette | £122,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, end-terrace (4); Flat (4). Built: 2007-2011 (16); 2010 (5); 2012 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Charnwood in 2026-27: Band D £2,406 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,604 | £1,871 | £2,138 | £2,406 | £2,940 | £3,475 | £4,009 | £4,811 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (36% of about 950 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 71 m and 76 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE4 3LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE4 3NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Sileby 153,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Denegate Avenue Birstall | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Sibson Road Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 20.9 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Greengate Medical Centre | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reflection Pharmacy | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birstall Dental Practice | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Gorse Hill Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Beaumont Leys Police Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shell Thurcaston Cashzone | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.0 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 960 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Greengate Lane Allotments 7,640 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cliff Spinney | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Breech Spinney | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Ryeclose Spinney | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Birstall Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| King Lears Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 26 |
3 of the street's 26 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 Charnwood: see them on the Charnwood page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallam Fields, Birstall Multi-faith | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Cedars Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Glebelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Fish Bar LE4 3LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2026 |
| The Vine Christian Bookshop And Café LE10 1NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Asda LE67 2LF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bitteswell After School Club LE17 4SB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Taylorshaw @ St Marys C Of E LE17 4SB | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Coombs Catering at Hallam Fields Primary School LE4 3LL | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston LE4 3LH | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2025 |
| One Stop LE4 3LH | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Brunchies LE4 3LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| The Hunny Hive Day Nursery LE4 3NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Kids Planet Birstall LE4 3NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cedar Mews Care Home LE4 3LX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Kingsgate Mini Market LE4 3HD | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Kingsgate News LE4 3HD | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nine Leys Square (13); On or near Dawes Meadow Road (8); On or near Lawnhurst Way (7); On or near Little Pasture Road (4); On or near Pasture Drive (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 76% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bridge Green · Hallam Fields Road · Lawnhurst Way · Chamberlains Field · Brook Furlong Drive · Gravel Pit Road · Connery Leys Road · Villier Drive · Hallam Field Road · Lady Augusta Road · Halfpenny Close · Little Connery Leys
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.