Blacksmiths Close Thrussington, Charnwood
8 addresses across 1 postcode (LE7), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6502860.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £427,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1).
- 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 Sileby, about 4.6 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 60 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Mk Lakhani's Practice, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £427,000 | £427,000 | £427,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £532,500 | £495,000 | £570,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £394,250 | £394,250 | £394,250 |
| 2000 | 2 | £270,000 | £250,000 | £290,000 |
| 1999 | 3 | £226,500 | £197,500 | £248,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 2 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £650,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Nov 2014 | 3 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £427,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2013 | 7 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £570,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2013 | 4 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2011 | 2 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 3 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2005 | 6 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2001 | 7 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £394,250 | New build. |
| 19 Oct 2000 | 6 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £290,000 | New build. |
| 16 Jun 2000 | 8 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 10 Nov 1999 | 4 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £248,000 | New build. |
| 22 Oct 1999 | 3 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £197,500 | |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 2 LE7 4UJ | Detached | £226,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 197 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (25% of about 650 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 60 m and 62 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE7 4UJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sileby 153,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Barrow-Upon-Soar 102,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blue Lion Thrussington | 160 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 21.9 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Dr Mk Lakhani's Practice | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Your Pharmacy | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Towers Hospital (Daisy Peake Building) | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Constabulary | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Leicester East Goscote, East Goscote Cashzone | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 1,300 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3,790 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m east. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m east |
| Bridge at Rearsby | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warner's Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Bleak Moor | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Black Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Brooksby Spinney | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Shipley Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrussington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 270 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael & All Angels Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrussingtons LE7 4UH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Star Inn 1744 LE7 4UH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| The Blue Lion LE7 4UD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2024 |
| Thrussington CE Primary School LE7 4TH | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Lane (11); On or near The Green (9); On or near Ferneley Rise (2); On or near Regent Street (2); On or near Seagrave Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 50% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 29% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- LE7 4UJ: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ferneley Rise · The Green · Regent Street · Church Lane · Glebeland Close · Rearsby Road
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.