Paddock Close Blaby
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE8), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2802487.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5).
- Flood: 6 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 A; Band D in Blaby costs £2,490 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 2.3 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Bouskell Park (4.7 hectares) is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hazelmere Medical Centre, about 140 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 109 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 |
| 2018 | 1 | £317,500 | £317,500 | £317,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £205,000 | £195,000 | £215,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2021 | 4 LE8 4EP | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2018 | 3 LE8 4EP | Detached | £317,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 5 LE8 4EP | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2012 | 2 LE8 4EP | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2012 | 4 LE8 4EP | Detached | £195,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: 2003-2006 (2); 2010 (1); 2007 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 A (29% of about 980 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 1.0 km
- Land Between Numbers 11 And 15 King Street Whetstone LE8 6LS: up to 9 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
- JC Remedial, The Nook, Whetstone: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (1.0 km)
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, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE8 4EP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE8 4EF | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 69 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE8 4EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE8 4EP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km | |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 21 within 800 m; nearest Park House Court Blaby | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 7.3 km |
| Car parks | Countesthorpe Road Car Park | 2.1 km |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 30.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Hazelmere Medical Centre | 140 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Blaby Pharmacy | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Blaby Dental Practice | 140 m |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 6.1 km |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police Federation | 1.1 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Daily - Leicester Blaby Forge Cor Cashzone | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Bouskell Park 4.7 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,740 m² | 410 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Northfield Park 4.2 ha | 460 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Blaby Allotments 1.9 ha | 370 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 410 m east. 15 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 410 m east |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 900 m west |
| Moat and hut circle at Glen Parva | Scheduled monument | 1.0 km east |
| Enderby Mill Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km north-west |
| Site of St John's Church, Aldeby | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Spinney | Wood | 480 m south-east |
| Sir John's Wood | Wood | 1.4 km north-east |
| Her Ladyship's Covert | Wood | 1.5 km north-east |
| Alexandra Clump | Wood | 1.5 km north-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km east |
| Froane's Hill | Hill | 3.8 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone | Primary | 5–11 | 840 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glen Hills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Badgerbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rolleston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| South Wigston High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2.0 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods LTD LE8 4DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Hong Kong Takeaway LE8 4DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Dipali LE8 4DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Istanbul Restaurant LE8 4DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| John Milner (Bakers) Ltd LE8 4DN | Manufacturers/packers | 110 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Greggs LE8 4DJ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Card Factory LE8 4DJ | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Domino's Pizza LE8 4DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| The Chippy LE8 4DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Renus Thai Street Food LE8 4DN | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| The Bulls Head LE8 4DN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Twin News LE8 4DJ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Blaby Pharmacy LE8 4DW | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. LE8 4HY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Woodway House LE8 4GD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (44); On or near Supermarket (22); On or near Lime Grove (14); On or near Auburn Road (8); On or near Holly Grove (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Auburn Road · Lavender Close · Johns Court · Park Road · Holly Grove · Ash Grove · Lutterworth Road · The Elms · Lime Grove · Welford Road · Church Walk · Villers Court
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.