Goshawk Close Broughton Astley, Harborough
13 addresses across 1 postcode (LE9), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16400450.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £199,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 3, D: 1, 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 B; Band D in Harborough costs £2,390 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 85 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Orchard Med Practice, about 260 m away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £199,950 | £199,950 | £199,950 |
| 2016 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £113,500 | £95,000 | £132,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £72,875 | £69,500 | £76,250 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2020 | 4 LE9 6RW | Semi-detached | £199,950 | |
| 21 Sep 2016 | 7 LE9 6RW | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2013 | 1 LE9 6RW | Semi-detached | £156,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2009 | 6 LE9 6RW | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2004 | 11 LE9 6RW | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 17 May 2002 | 6 LE9 6RW | Detached | £132,000 | |
| 17 May 2002 | 4 LE9 6RW | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2001 | 1 LE9 6RW | Semi-detached | £76,250 | |
| 5 Apr 2001 | 10 LE9 6RW | Semi-detached | £69,500 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Harborough in 2026-27: Band D £2,390 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,593 | £1,859 | £2,124 | £2,390 | £2,921 | £3,452 | £3,983 | £4,780 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (44% of about 820 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 30 September 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 addresses are about 85 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE9 6RW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Hinckley (Leics) 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peregrine Road Broughton Astley | 170 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 33.5 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Orchard Med Practice | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Main Chemist | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broughton Dental Practice | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Fielding Palmer Hospital | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police Federation | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Broughton Astley Cashzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,220 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.0 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 800 m (0.5 miles) south. 5 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 St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Cosby Spinneys | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Clark's Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Clump Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Dunton Gorse | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Stoney Cove | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 Harborough: see them on the Harborough page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Thomas Estley Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Old Mill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; 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 |
| Hallbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheng's Garden LE9 6RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Fellas Takeaway LE9 6RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Canton LE9 6RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| George And Dragon LE9 6RA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza LE9 6RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Estley Stores LTD LE9 6RD | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Main Chemist LE9 6RD | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| John F Milner Bakers Limited LE9 6RD | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2024 |
| The Breakfast Nook LE9 6RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Eats On Main Street LE9 6RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Sunargow Tandoori Restaurant LE9 6RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Golden Fish LE9 6RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Central England Cooperative LE9 6RE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Ringrose Butchers LE9 6RE | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Teapots Nursery Academy LE9 6RE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (10); On or near Sutton Court (8); On or near Kenilworth Close (6); On or near The Avenue (4); On or near Parking Area (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 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) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
- LE9 6RW: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Peregrine Road · Kestrel Close · Harrier Close · Eagle Close · Leicester Road · Merlin Close · Kite Close · Falcon Close · Green Road · Osprey Close · The Avenue · Kenilworth Close
All the streets in LE9 and across Harborough.
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.