Irons Close Mountsorrel, Charnwood
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE12), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6504536.
- Sales: 43 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £462,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 26 homes have an energy certificate (B: 26).
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are 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 D; 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 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 67 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Charnwood Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 960 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £462,500 | £440,000 | £485,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £322,500 | £235,000 | £410,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £362,000 | £362,000 | £362,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £222,000 | £215,000 | £253,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | £220,000 | £92,000 | £390,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £96,250 | £96,250 | £96,250 |
| 2018 | 1 | £189,995 | £189,995 | £189,995 |
| 2017 | 23 | £224,995 | £174,995 | £384,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 8 LE12 7YR | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 6 LE12 7YR | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 24 May 2024 | 14 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 4 LE12 7YR | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2023 | 20 LE12 7YR | Detached | £362,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 5 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £222,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2022 | 24 LE12 7YR | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 18 LE12 7YR | Semi-detached | £253,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 18 LE12 7YR | Semi-detached | £252,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Sep 2021 | 9 LE12 7YR | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2021 | 1 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2021 | 12 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2021 | 3 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2021 | 8 LE12 7YR | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 21 May 2021 | 7 LE12 7YR | Detached | £322,500 | |
| 9 Mar 2021 | 25 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £92,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 14 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2020 | 23 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £96,250 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Feb 2018 | 23 LE12 7YR | Other | £517,842 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jan 2018 | 26 LE12 7YR | Semi-detached | £189,995 | |
| 21 Dec 2017 | 27 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £214,995 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2017 | 24 LE12 7YR | Semi-detached | £192,995 | |
| 19 Dec 2017 | 19 LE12 7YR | Detached | £254,995 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2017 | 21 LE12 7YR | Detached | £247,345 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2017 | 16 LE12 7YR | Semi-detached | £224,995 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2017 | 18 LE12 7YR | Semi-detached | £224,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2017 | 11 LE12 7YR | Detached | £329,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2017 | 20 LE12 7YR | Detached | £279,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2017 | 22 LE12 7YR | Detached | £254,995 | New build. |
| 7 Jul 2017 | 3 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £174,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 15 LE12 7YR | Semi-detached | £209,995 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 9 LE12 7YR | Detached | £257,995 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 17 LE12 7YR | Detached | £213,995 | New build. |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 7 LE12 7YR | Detached | £259,995 | New build. |
| 26 May 2017 | 2 LE12 7YR | Detached | £384,995 | New build. |
| 26 May 2017 | 1 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £179,995 | New build. |
| 26 May 2017 | 5 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £179,995 | New build. |
| 5 May 2017 | 6 LE12 7YR | Detached | £329,995 | New build. |
| 28 Apr 2017 | 4 LE12 7YR | Detached | £301,995 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2017 | 8 LE12 7YR | Detached | £299,995 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 14 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £179,995 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 10 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £178,995 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 12 LE12 7YR | Terraced | £174,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
26 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, detached (12); House, semi-detached (11); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2015 (26).
Each home's certificates and sales (26 addresses)
- 1, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 2, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 3, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 4, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 5, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 6, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 7, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 8, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 9, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 10, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 11, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 12, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 14, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 15, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 16, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 17, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 18, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 19, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 20, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 21, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 22, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 23, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 24, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 25, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 26, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
- 27, Irons Close, Mountsorrel
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (17% of about 1,670 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, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE12 7YR | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 3 / 8 | unlikely |
| LE12 7WW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 10 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 67 m and 68 m above sea level (67 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE12 7WW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE12 7YR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sileby 153,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Barrow-Upon-Soar 102,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carisbrooke Road Mountsorrel | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 17.7 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Charnwood Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rothley Pharmacy | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rothley Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Gorse Hill Hospital | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Beaumont Leys Police Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Santander | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5,170 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,020 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,060 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mercian cross, St Mary and St John's churchyard, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mercian cross, St Mary and St John's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Site of Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Mountsorrel motte and bailey castle | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hickling's Spinney | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Long Spinney | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Riding Spinney | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Broad Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Swithland Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Soar Valley | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 27 |
1 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rothley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop LE12 7EY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Bark and Brew LE12 7EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barrs Way (5); On or near Baum Drive (3); On or near West Cross Lane (1); On or near Woolston Road (1); On or near Burnham Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 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 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 to 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
Nearby streets
Baum Drive · Barrs Way · Woolston Road · Burnham Road · Grange Lane · Carisbrooke Road · West Cross Lane · Plough Close · Glamis Close · Belvoir Close · Field Crest · West Cross Lane
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.