Guild Close Cropston, Charnwood
13 addresses across 1 postcode (LE7), about 80 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 6502666.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £895,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- 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 G; Band D in Charnwood costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sileby, about 6.1 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Castle Hill Country Park, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 78 to 80 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 Anstey Surgery, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 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 | 1 | £895,000 | £895,000 | £895,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £835,000 | £835,000 | £835,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £607,500 | £580,000 | £635,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £481,060 | £481,060 | £481,060 |
| 2007 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £199,500 | £199,500 | £199,500 |
| 1999 | 8 | £289,900 | £225,000 | £365,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | £250,000 | £235,000 | £299,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2024 | 1 LE7 7HT | Detached | £895,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2019 | 3 LE7 7HT | Detached | £835,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2014 | 10 LE7 7HT | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 2 May 2014 | 3 LE7 7HT | Detached | £635,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2013 | 2 LE7 7HT | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | 5 LE7 7HT | Detached | £481,060 | |
| 31 May 2007 | 12 LE7 7HT | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 2 LE7 7HT | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2000 | 7 LE7 7HT | Detached | £199,500 | New build. |
| 30 Dec 1999 | 6 LE7 7HT | Detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 5 LE7 7HT | Detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 1 LE7 7HT | Detached | £310,000 | New build. |
| 16 Jul 1999 | 3 LE7 7HT | Detached | £294,800 | New build. |
| 21 May 1999 | 2 LE7 7HT | Detached | £365,000 | New build. |
| 29 Apr 1999 | 8 LE7 7HT | Detached | £241,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 4 LE7 7HT | Detached | £299,750 | New build. |
| 10 Mar 1999 | 11 LE7 7HT | Detached | £285,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 1998 | 9 LE7 7HT | Detached | £299,750 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 1998 | 10 LE7 7HT | Detached | £235,000 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 1998 | 12 LE7 7HT | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 204 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1996-2002 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 G (34% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Cropston (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.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 13 addresses are between 78 m and 80 m above sea level (79 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE7 7HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sileby 153,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Barrow-Upon-Soar 102,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Guild Close Cropston | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 18.2 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Anstey Surgery | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Mr Pharmacy | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Gorse Hill Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Beaumont Leys Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - Ratby Cashzone | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Castle Hill Country Park 86 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east. 20 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 All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Site of Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Bradgate Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Exning Spinney | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Lanesborough Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Cropston Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| The Rough | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Crow Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Roecliffe Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 Charnwood: see them on the Charnwood page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hill Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Woolden Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Martin High School Anstey | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradgate Arms LE7 7HG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sandham Bridge Road (3); On or near Fox Hollow (2); On or near Caudle Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 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) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- LE7 7HT: 13 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Stamford Drive · Thistle Close · Fox Hollow · Caudle Close · Sandham Bridge Road · Outfields Drive · Ridley 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.