Berkeley Close Oadby
23 addresses across 1 postcode (LE2), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29200060.
20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale. 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 5, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Oadby and Wigston costs £2,407 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 5.1 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 490 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 110 to 113 m above sea level. The nearest GP surgery is The Croft Medical Centre, about 450 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km. About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 48 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 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £381,250 | £332,500 | £430,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £357,000 | £357,000 | £357,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £236,000 | £222,000 | £250,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £133,000 | £133,000 | £133,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2026 | 17 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2023 | 18 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £332,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 1 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 5 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £357,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2017 | 1 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | 21 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2015 | 9 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2014 | 9 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2007 | 4 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2005 | 7 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 14 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2003 | 8 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 2 Jan 2003 | 6 LE2 4SZ | Semi-detached | £222,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2000 | 20 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £133,000 | |
| 21 Apr 1999 | 3 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 7 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 11 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 12 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £94,950 | |
| 21 Oct 1996 | 1 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £82,000 | |
| 26 Jul 1996 | 4 LE2 4SZ | Detached | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 1976-1982 (7); 1967-1975 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Oadby and Wigston in 2026-27: Band D £2,407 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,605 | £1,872 | £2,139 | £2,407 | £2,942 | £3,477 | £4,011 | £4,814 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (37% of about 520 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
Finished in the last three months
- 19 August 2026 to 20 August 2026: BT, Remedial works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 110 m and 113 m above sea level (112 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 4SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m, 35 within 800 m; nearest Fitzwilliam Close Oadby | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 6.6 km |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.5 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 31.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Croft Medical Centre | 450 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Severn Pharmacy | 750 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest London Road (Dental Surgery) | 750 m |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 3.5 km |
| Police station | South Leicester Police | 2.9 km |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - Great Glen, Great Glen Cashzone | 3.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 490 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 4.0 ha | 580 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 560 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,700 m² | 580 m |
| Allotments | Brabazon Road Allotments 2,830 m² | 1.8 km |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 8.2 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 390 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Beauchamp College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.0 km | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Gartree High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.0 km | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Launde Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brocks Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Glenmere Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Farm PH LE2 4QZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Owls Hoot Childrens Club LE2 4TY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Woodlands Primary School LE2 4TY | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2026 |
| The Oadby Owl LE2 4PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Sainsbury's LE2 4PE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Malham Way (7); On or near Pennine Close (7); On or near Hunters Way (5); On or near Burton Close (4); On or near Tynedale Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
- LE2 4SZ: 23 addresses of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ledbury Close · Atherstone Close · Wheatland Close · Fitzwilliam Close · Burton Close · Stevenstone Close · Thurlow Close · Malham Way · Ullswater Drive · Hayden Walk · Meynell Close · Ulleswater Walk
All the streets in LE2 and across Oadby and Wigston.
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.