Main Street Heather, North West Leicestershire
34 addresses across 3 postcodes (LE67), about 290 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 28500599.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 5, E: 2, F: 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 B; Band D in North West Leicestershire costs £2,418 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 33% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Polesworth, about 14.8 km (9.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Sence Valley Forest Park (64 hectares) is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 126 to 131 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ibstock & Barlestone Surgeries, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £119,950 | £119,950 | £119,950 |
| 2006 | 2 | £480,000 | £160,000 | £800,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £77,250 | £75,000 | £79,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £63,950 | £63,950 | £63,950 |
| 1995 | 1 | £48,800 | £48,800 | £48,800 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 2023 | 1 LE67 2QP | Other | £115,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Aug 2021 | 37 LE67 2RB | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 3 LE67 2QP | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2017 | 1 LE67 2QP | Other | £106,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 27 LE67 2RB | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2015 | 14 LE67 2QP | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2012 | 9 LE67 2QP | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2011 | 25 LE67 2RB | Detached | £218,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 27 LE67 2RB | Detached | £119,950 | |
| 21 Dec 2006 | 29 LE67 2RB | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2006 | 18 LE67 2QP | Detached | £800,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2001 | 29 LE67 2RB | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 16 Dec 1999 | 31 LE67 2RB | Terraced | £79,500 | |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 35 LE67 2RB | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 23 Jun 1997 | 35 LE67 2RB | Semi-detached | £63,950 | |
| 17 Mar 1995 | 35 LE67 2RB | Semi-detached | £48,800 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 145 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, mid-terrace (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (3); before 1900 (3); 2022 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North West Leicestershire in 2026-27: Band D £2,418 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,612 | £1,881 | £2,150 | £2,418 | £2,956 | £3,493 | £4,030 | £4,836 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (36% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, grade II*
- 31-35 Main Street, grade II
- BERESFORD HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- MTS Logistics Mill Lane Heather: up to 14 homes, pending decision (650 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 19 October 2026 to 20 October 2026: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 6 October 2026 to 9 October 2026: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 126 m and 131 m above sea level (128 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE67 2QG | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| LE67 2QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE67 2RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Polesworth 150 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holyoake Drive Heather | 80 m |
| EV charging points | Veolia Leicestershire County Council GeniePoint | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 16.5 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ibstock & Barlestone Surgeries | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Lister Chemists | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Coalville Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Coalville Police Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Harvest Energy - Ibstock Filling Station Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,610 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Sence Valley Forest Park 64 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 60 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.5 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,750 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 64 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 110 m south. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m south |
| The Manor House With Garden Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| David Taylor Wood | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Heather Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Ludlams Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Breach Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 34 |
17 of the street's 34 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 North West Leicestershire: see them on the North West Leicestershire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ibstock Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Ibstock School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head LE67 2QP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Heather Preschool LE67 2QP | School/college/university | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Heather Stores LE67 2QP | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Heather Primary School LE67 2QP | School/college/university | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Heather St John Football Club LE67 2QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ravenstone Road (10); On or near Normanton Lane (7); On or near Holyoake Drive (5); On or near St John'S Close (4); On or near Parking Area (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 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) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 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
- LE67 2QP: 24 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- LE67 2RB: 9 addresses
- LE67 2QG: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St John's Close · Holyoake Drive · Holyoake Crescent · Mill Lane · Marston Way · Manor Road · Belcher Close · Sparkenhoe Estate · Home Farm Close · The Rookery · Blackett Drive · Old Cow Sheds Drive
All the streets in LE67 and across North West Leicestershire.
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.