Keepers Close Swithland, Charnwood
5 addresses across 1 postcode (LE12), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 6503725.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £1,075,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barrow-Upon-Soar, about 4.9 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bradgate Park, is about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Sjc Clay's Practice, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £1,075,000 | £1,075,000 | £1,075,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £975,000 | £975,000 | £975,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £690,000 | £630,000 | £720,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2016 | 5 LE12 8QB | Detached | £1,075,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2007 | CHURCH VIEW, 5 LE12 8QB | Detached | £975,000 | |
| 2 May 2006 | 4 LE12 8QB | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2004 | CHURCH VIEW, 5 LE12 8QB | Detached | £720,000 | New build. |
| 28 May 2004 | 7 LE12 8QB | Detached | £690,000 | New build. |
| 16 Jan 2004 | 4 LE12 8QB | Detached | £630,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 312 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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, Swithland (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 31 October 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 5 addresses are between 59 m and 63 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE12 8QB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barrow-Upon-Soar 102,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Sileby 153,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Griffin Inn Swithland | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 16.6 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Dr Sjc Clay's Practice | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Rothley Pharmacy | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Rothley Dental Practice | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Gorse Hill Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Beaumont Leys Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Santander | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Bradgate Park 503 ha | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | Unnamed 360 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 790 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Leonard, a listed building (Grade II*), 100 m south-east. 30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m south-east |
| Danvers Tomb at Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m south-east |
| The Mountsorrel Cross C250 Metres South East of Church | Listed building, Grade I | 370 m south-east |
| Site of Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cook's Plantation | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Black Spinney | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) east |
| The Rough | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Swithland Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Roecliffe Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Soar Valley | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 5 |
2 of the street's 5 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 Charnwood: see them on the Charnwood page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 240 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keepers Lodge LE12 8QB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 20 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2023 |
| The Griffin Inn LE12 8TJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Dolce @ St Leonards C of E Primary School LE12 8TQ | School/college/university | 320 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Keepers Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 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) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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
- LE12 8QB: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.