Bute Way Countesthorpe, Blaby
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE8), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2800156.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £316,250 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 5, E: 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 C; Band D in Blaby costs £2,490 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 84 to 85 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Countesthorpe Health Centre, about 290 m away.
- People: About 790 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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 | £316,250 | £316,250 | £316,250 |
| 2022 | 2 | £292,500 | £275,000 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £186,250 | £182,500 | £190,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £161,000 | £157,000 | £165,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £146,950 | £146,950 | £146,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £69,950 | £69,950 | £69,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | 3 LE8 5TX | Detached | £316,250 | |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 9 LE8 5TX | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2022 | 12 LE8 5TX | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2020 | 10 LE8 5TX | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 7 LE8 5TX | Semi-detached | £182,500 | |
| 5 Aug 2016 | 3 LE8 5TX | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 3 Jan 2014 | 1 LE8 5TX | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2013 | 6 LE8 5TX | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2013 | 8 LE8 5TX | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2011 | 7 LE8 5TX | Semi-detached | £157,500 | |
| 24 Jul 2009 | 6 LE8 5TX | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 8 LE8 5TX | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 10 May 2002 | 1 LE8 5TX | Detached | £146,950 | |
| 2 Feb 2001 | 9 LE8 5TX | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2000 | 10 LE8 5TX | Semi-detached | £69,950 | |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 12 LE8 5TX | Semi-detached | £62,000 | |
| 7 May 1999 | 4 LE8 5TX | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 29 Jun 1998 | 5 LE8 5TX | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 3 LE8 5TX | Detached | £61,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Blaby in 2026-27: Band D £2,490 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,660 | £1,937 | £2,214 | £2,490 | £3,044 | £3,597 | £4,150 | £4,980 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (28% 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Unit 1, 29 Wigston Street, Countesthorpe: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
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 14 addresses are between 84 m and 85 m above sea level (84 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE8 5TX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE8 5TY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Scotland Way Countesthorpe | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Countesthorpe Road Car Park | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 33.6 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Countesthorpe Health Centre | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Countesthorpe Chemist | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rd Dental | 290 m |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Police station | Wigston Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | South Wigston, Leicester | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,010 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,390 m² | 140 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,010 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foston Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Ash Spinney | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Reed Pool Spinney | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Moat Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Tythorn Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is 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 Blaby: see them on the Blaby page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Countesthorpe Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings Takeaway LE8 5RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2025 |
| M Garratt Bakers LE8 5RL | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Best Pizza Point LE8 5RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Countesthorpe Local LE8 5RL | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Axe & Square LE8 5RQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Countesthorpe Methodist Church Lunch Club LE8 5RQ | Other catering premises | 270 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco LE8 5RN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Countesthorpe Chemist LE8 5QJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Dine India LE8 5QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Countesthorpe Fish Bar LE8 5RN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Central Coop LE8 5QX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| St Andrews Church Centre And The Rainbow Shop LE8 5QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Bulls Head LE8 5QX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Cherry Lane Garden Centre & The Watering Can LE8 5QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brook Court (6); On or near Rosebank Road (2); On or near Mull Way (1); On or near Stroma Way (1); On or near Scotland Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Skye Way · Packman Green · Lewis Way · Shetland Way · Orkney Way · Fairisle Way · Heather Way · Dale Acre · Arran Way · Iona Way · Mull Way · Stroma Way
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.