Goshawk Close Fleckney, Harborough
25 addresses across 1 postcode (LE8), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16404515.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £299,995 across 7 sales.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 23).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Harborough costs £2,390 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 8.1 km (5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 117 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is South Leicestershire Medical Group, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | £299,995 | £269,995 | £489,995 |
| 2023 | 1 | £369,995 | £369,995 | £369,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 9 LE8 8EW | Semi-detached | £270,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Aug 2024 | 5 LE8 8EW | Detached | £354,995 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 6 LE8 8EW | Detached | £349,995 | New build. |
| 31 May 2024 | 2 LE8 8EW | Semi-detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 29 Apr 2024 | 4 LE8 8EW | Semi-detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 7 LE8 8EW | Semi-detached | £299,995 | New build. |
| 22 Mar 2024 | 9 LE8 8EW | Semi-detached | £294,995 | New build. |
| 23 Feb 2024 | 3 LE8 8EW | Detached | £489,995 | New build. |
| 5 Jan 2024 | 20 LE8 8EW | Other | £406,530 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 8 LE8 8EW | Other | £576,309 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 1 LE8 8EW | Detached | £369,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, end-terrace (6); House, detached (4). Built: 2023 (22); 2025 (1).
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 C (34% of about 740 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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 111 m and 117 m above sea level (114 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE8 8EW | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gladstone Street Fleckney | 370 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest 2 High Street Parking | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 38.3 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | South Leicestershire Medical Group | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saffron Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fleckney Dental & Cosmetic Clinic | 380 m |
| Hospital | St Lukes Hospital Wards | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| Police station | Wigston Police Station | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Fleckney, Fleckney Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,570 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,750 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,780 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade II*), 390 m north. 3 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 Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Waterman's Spinney | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Fernivale Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Saddington Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| John Ball Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| The Islands | Island | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 25 | 25 |
None of the street's 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleckney Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Shield LE8 8AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| The Golden Shield LE8 8AN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Peter Pan Preschool LE8 8AY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Brookside Gardens Lunch Club LE8 8AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2016 |
| Health Pharm Fulfillment Center LE8 8AW | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| My Supplement Shop LE8 8AW | Distributors/Transporters | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Fleckney Post Office LE8 8AJ | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Richmond Close (21); On or near Elizabeth Close (11); On or near Gladstone Street (6); On or near Edward Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 8 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
- LE8 8EW: 25 addresses of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dunnock Close · Richmond Close · Blackbird Road · Edward Road · Chaffinch Road · Main Street · Fieldfare Close · Barn Owl Close · Elizabeth Close · Victoria Street · The Springs · Gladstone Street
All the streets in LE8 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.