Gallimore Close Leicester, Blaby
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE3), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2800414.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £790,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 1, E: 1).
- 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 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 Leicester, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 91 to 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Glenfield Surgery, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £790,000 | £790,000 | £790,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £450,000 | £423,750 | £635,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £261,250 | £212,500 | £310,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £435,000 | £370,000 | £500,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £158,500 | £152,000 | £165,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2023 | 2 LE3 8HA | Detached | £790,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 3 LE3 8HA | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 2 LE3 8HA | Detached | £635,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2017 | 12 LE3 8HA | Detached | £475,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 10 LE3 8HA | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2017 | 8 LE3 8HA | Detached | £423,750 | |
| 6 Aug 2013 | 2 LE3 8HA | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2013 | 9 LE3 8HA | Detached | £212,500 | |
| 18 Mar 2010 | 8 LE3 8HA | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2009 | 5 LE3 8HA | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 25 May 2007 | 14 LE3 8HA | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2007 | 6 LE3 8HA | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2005 | 12 LE3 8HA | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2004 | 11 LE3 8HA | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2003 | 12 LE3 8HA | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2001 | 12 LE3 8HA | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 10 Jul 1998 | 16 LE3 8HA | Detached | £152,000 | |
| 28 Apr 1998 | 1 LE3 8HA | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 16 Jul 1997 | 18 LE3 8HA | Detached | £131,500 | |
| 17 Apr 1997 | 1 LE3 8HA | Detached | £14,000 | |
| 27 Sep 1996 | 16 LE3 8HA | Detached | £131,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 181 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (2); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (35% of about 720 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, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE3 8HA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE3 8HF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 91 m and 96 m above sea level (94 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE3 8HA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE3 8HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glenfield Frith Drive | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 22 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Glenfield Surgery | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glenfield Pharmacy | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Frith Hospital (Epma) | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police - New Parks Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glenfield Hospital Leicester NatWest | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,950 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.0 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 920 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Bonney Road Allotments 3.5 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 5.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site at New Parks, Leicester, a scheduled monument, 590 m (0.4 miles) south. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site at New Parks, Leicester | Scheduled monument | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Moated site and garden enclosure at Glenfield | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Packhorse bridge | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fishley Belt | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Oakmeadow Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| New Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Shoulder of Mutton Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Little Gorse | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Groby Quarries | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 17 |
6 of the street's 17 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 Blaby: see them on the Blaby page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hall School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Forest Lodge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Herewoode Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Glenfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Buswells Lodge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stokes Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaumont Leys School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hall Primary School LE3 8PQ | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Glenfield Woodlands Residential Home LE3 9LG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| High Hopes (Glenfield ) Day Nursery LE3 9LG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Involvement Centre And Cafe LE3 9EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Glenfield Patient Services LE3 9QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| The Secret Garden LE3 9QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Bradgate Unit LE3 9QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Belvoir Unit LE3 9QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Bennion Centre LE3 9QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Herschel Prins LE3 9QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Beacon Unit LE3 9QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Glenfield Hospital Ward Kitchens LE3 9QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gallimore Close (72); On or near Leicester Road (13); On or near Cedar Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, detached (lodged 31 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cedar Close · Leicester Road · Fairefield Crescent · Glenfield Frith Drive · Groby Road · Steyning Crescent · Kirkstone Close · Holmwood Drive · Tredington Road · Waring Close · Gardeners Close
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.