Marshall Close Leicester, Blaby
24 addresses across 1 postcode (LE3), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2801847.
- Sales: 59 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 14).
- 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 Blaby costs £2,490 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 5.3 km (3.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Llr Sas Provider, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £256,000 | £256,000 | £256,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £169,975 | £129,950 | £210,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £175,000 | £155,000 | £195,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £169,950 | £169,950 | £169,950 |
| 2016 | 4 | £169,000 | £110,000 | £195,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £159,750 | £156,000 | £163,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £136,000 | £136,000 | £136,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 2026 | 29 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2024 | 19 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £256,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2021 | 27 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £185,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 May 2021 | 7 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2021 | 8 LE3 3RQ | Semi-detached | £129,950 | |
| 6 Mar 2020 | 14 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2019 | 23 LE3 3RQ | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2019 | 1 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Feb 2019 | 29 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2018 | 10 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £180,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Apr 2018 | 14 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £169,950 | |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 33 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 1 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £173,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2016 | 5 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2016 | 2 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2015 | 12 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £156,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2015 | 31 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £95,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Mar 2015 | 11 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £163,500 | |
| 31 May 2013 | 33 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2012 | 4 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £136,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2011 | 10 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £134,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2008 | 11 LE3 3RQ | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 20 Dec 2007 | 3 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £162,500 | |
| 31 Aug 2007 | 8 LE3 3RQ | Semi-detached | £107,500 | |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 2 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £148,300 | |
| 23 Jul 2007 | 1 LE3 3RQ | Semi-detached | £174,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 10 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £163,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2006 | 14 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £136,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2006 | 25 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2005 | 29 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £118,500 | |
| 2 Sep 2004 | 12 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £168,050 | |
| 1 Jul 2004 | 12 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £162,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 21 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £162,500 | |
| 5 Dec 2003 | 29 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £102,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2003 | 12 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2003 | 9 LE3 3RQ | Semi-detached | £149,250 | New build. |
| 6 Dec 2002 | 17 LE3 3RQ | Semi-detached | £120,995 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 33 LE3 3RQ | Semi-detached | £124,300 | New build. |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 31 LE3 3RQ | Flat or maisonette | £62,500 | New build. |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 25 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £59,950 | New build. |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 23 LE3 3RQ | Semi-detached | £124,300 | New build. |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 21 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £123,200 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 19 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £120,750 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 15 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £118,695 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 27 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £80,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 29 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £70,500 | New build. |
| 31 May 2002 | 6 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £120,800 | New build. |
| 31 May 2002 | 12 LE3 3RQ | Terraced | £120,800 | New build. |
| 31 May 2002 | 7 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £120,800 | New build. |
| 31 May 2002 | 10 LE3 3RQ | Detached | £120,800 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); House, end-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1996-2002 (17); 2003-2006 (2); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (9); owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 1, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 2, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 3, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 4, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 5, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 7, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 11, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 14, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 17, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 21, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 23, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 25, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
- 29, Marshall Close, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone
Council tax
What each band costs in Blaby in 2026-27: Band D £2,490 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,660 | £1,937 | £2,214 | £2,490 | £3,044 | £3,597 | £4,150 | £4,980 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (49% of about 960 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 2-4 Westover Road, Braunstone Town: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 90 m and 91 m above sea level (91 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE3 3RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bromwich Close Thorpe Astley | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 25.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Llr Sas Provider | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thorpe Astley Pharmacy | 70 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Frith Hospital (Epma) | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Blaby Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leicester Forest East1, Leicester Forest East Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7.1 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.5 ha | 80 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lubbesthorpe medieval settlement remains at Abbey Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbesthorpe medieval settlement remains at Abbey Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Spinney | Wood | 100 m north |
| Foxholes Spinney | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Highway Spinney | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Meynell's Gorse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| The Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Shoulder of Mutton Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are 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 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 24 |
19 of the street's 24 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 Blaby: see them on the Blaby page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fossebrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Winstanley School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stafford Leys Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| New Lubbesthorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Braunstone Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Ravenhurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Caldecote Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shells Daycare Ltd LE3 3RU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Slimming World LE3 3SD | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Welcome Break Forecourt South LE3 3GB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Welcome Break - Starbucks Drive Thru South LE3 3GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Welcome Break- Starbucks Southbound LE3 3GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Welcome Break Forecourt North LE3 3GB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Welcome Break - WH Smith South LE3 3GB | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Welcome Break - WH Smith North LE3 3GB | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Welcome Break - The Good Breakfast LE3 3GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Taco Bell LE3 3GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Welcome Break - Burger King LE3 3GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Welcome Break - Days Inn LE3 3GB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Welcome Break - Starbucks LE3 3GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Welcome Break - Waitrose LE3 3GB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Welcome Break - Chopstix | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gavin Close (9); On or near Slade Close (6); On or near Thistley Close (5); On or near Lakin Drive (5); On or near Hilcot Green (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 83% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
- LE3 3RQ: 24 addresses
Nearby streets
Lakin Drive · Goodheart Way · Slade Close · Spinney Close · Gavin Close · Murby Way · Thistley Close · Vyner Close · Thistley Close · Home Avenue · Wellingar Close · Bromwich 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.