Charnwood
1 address across 1 postcode (LE12), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6500357.
10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Charnwood costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 81% of premises. The nearest railway station is Loughborough, about 6.4 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 390 m away, and Glenmore Park (2.6 hectares) is about 520 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 62 m above sea level. 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Field Street Surgery, about 310 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 148 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (28% of about 1,130 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Shepshed (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 1.0 km
- 28 Britannia Street Shepshed: up to 10 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 32 Charnwood Road Shepshed: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (410 m)
- 112-116 Charnwood Road Shepshed LE12 9NP: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (870 m)
- Manheim Auctions Charnwood Road Shepshed Loughborough LE12 9NN: up to 79 homes, not permissioned (1.0 km)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 6 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 address is about 62 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE12 9RE | 100% | 81% | 81% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Loughborough 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km |
| East Midlands Parkway 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.0 km | |
| Barrow-Upon-Soar 102,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 28 within 800 m; nearest Chapel Street Loughborough | 30 m |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.6 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 6.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Field Street Surgery | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Numark Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 310 m |
| Hospital | Loughborough Hospital | 4.3 km |
| Police station | Shepshed Police Station | 770 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 950 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Glenmore Park 2.6 ha | 520 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 600 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 280 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 4.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Botolph, a listed building (Grade I), 210 m south-east. 26 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Botolph | Listed building, Grade I | 210 m south-east |
| Garendon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Home Covert | Wood | 1.4 km south-east |
| Hathern Hill | Hill | 1.7 km north-east |
| Piper Wood | Wood | 1.8 km north |
| White Horse Wood | Wood | 1.8 km south-west |
| Oakley Wood | Wood | 1.9 km north |
| Blackbrook Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | Report card (Feb 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 |
| Iveshead School | Secondary | 11–19 | 480 m | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oxley Primary School Shepshed | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newcroft Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Fastfood Limited LE12 9RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2026 |
| The Crown Hotel LE12 9RE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Aan Zee Kebab, Pizza & Burger LE12 9RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 4 Good | 27 May 2026 |
| R Twigg Family Butchers LE12 9RT | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Dilips Multi Store LE12 9RT | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Finkins LE12 9RT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2026 |
| No. 5 LE12 9RT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2024 |
| The Blue Ball LE12 9RT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2026 |
| Pizza Mia LE12 9RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| The Flower Lady LE12 9RT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Sam’s Grills LE12 9RG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Hall Croft Tap LE12 9AN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Law's Eater Chinese Takeaway LE12 9AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Livio's Restaurant LE12 9AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Little India LE12 9RG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hall Croft (34); On or near Market Place (31); On or near Watts Drive (28); On or near Britannia Street (12); On or near Bridge Street (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
- LE12 9RE: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.