Cranborne Gardens Oadby
29 addresses across 3 postcodes (LE2), about 410 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 29200168.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £700,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 2, C: 5, D: 8, E: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 E; Band D in Oadby and Wigston costs £2,407 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Shady Lane Arboretum, is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 108 to 113 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Central Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 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 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £720,000 | £720,000 | £720,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £685,000 | £685,000 | £685,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | £677,425 | £605,000 | £745,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | £617,500 | £595,000 | £760,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £680,000 | £680,000 | £680,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £680,000 | £680,000 | £680,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 2026 | 5 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2025 | 4 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £720,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2023 | 19 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £685,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2022 | 8 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £725,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 14 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £745,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 6 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £730,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 12 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £605,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2021 | 18 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £624,850 | |
| 26 Nov 2019 | 4 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2019 | 2 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £760,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2019 | 15 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £630,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 5 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £605,000 | |
| 31 May 2018 | 13 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £680,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2018 | 22 LE2 4EZ | Other | £420,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 9 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £585,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 11 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2014 | 27 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2010 | 21 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £680,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2008 | 8 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 7 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2002 | 26 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 9 Jul 1999 | 28 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 23 Apr 1999 | 1 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £126,000 | |
| 25 Mar 1996 | 3 LE2 4EZ | Detached | £192,500 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 202 m². Most common: House, detached (17); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (11); 1976-1982 (5); 2026 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 1, Cranborne Gardens, Oadby
- 2, Cranborne Gardens, Oadby
- 5, Cranborne Gardens, Oadby
- 8, Cranborne Gardens, Oadby
- 9, Cranborne Gardens, Oadby
- 11, Cranborne Gardens, Oadby
- 13, Cranborne Gardens, Oadby
- 15, Cranborne Gardens, Oadby
- 19, Cranborne Gardens, Oadby
- 20, Cranborne Gardens, Oadby
- 21, Cranborne Gardens, Oadby
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 E (26% of about 660 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
- 14 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 11 September 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 4EZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| LE2 2SA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE2 2SB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 108 m and 113 m above sea level (110 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 2SA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE2 2SB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE2 4EZ | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cranbourne Gardens Oadby | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 30.1 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Central Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vision Pharmacy | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Dental Centre | 180 m |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | South Leicester Police | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shady Lane Arboretum 13 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 18 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | Brabazon Road Allotments 2,830 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site with fishponds at Evington, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site with fishponds at Evington | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Moated grange at Stoughton | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Galtree Spinney | Wood | 80 m south-east |
| Stackyard Spinney | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Judgemeadow Spinney | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Dam's Spinney | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Brook Spinney | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 29 |
2 of the street's 29 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 Oadby and Wigston: see them on the Oadby and Wigston page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Launde Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Manor High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Judgemeadow Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Linden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aigburth RH LE2 2LL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cranbourne Gardens (19); On or near Manor Close (4); On or near Stoughton Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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 4EZ: 27 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- LE2 2SA: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- LE2 2SB: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Stoughton Road · Sheppard Drive · Manor Road · Manor Close · Southmeads Road · Bushby Road · Leycester Close · Bossu Drive · Penny Lane · Farnham Close · Quickthorns · Ringer's Spinney
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 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.