Ridgeway Littlethorpe, Blaby
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE19), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2800905.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £462,501 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5).
- 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 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 67 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Limes Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 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 | £462,501 | £325,001 | £600,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £272,000 | £272,000 | £272,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £87,950 | £87,950 | £87,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £79,950 | £79,950 | £79,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | 10 LE19 2JJ | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2025 | 8 LE19 2JJ | Detached | £325,001 | |
| 24 Oct 2019 | 6 LE19 2JJ | Detached | £272,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2018 | 8 LE19 2JJ | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 3 LE19 2JJ | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2012 | 2 LE19 2JJ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2007 | 4 LE19 2JJ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 29 Jun 1997 | 8 LE19 2JJ | Detached | £87,950 | |
| 21 Jun 1996 | 6 LE19 2JJ | Semi-detached | £79,950 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 115 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 940 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)
- Council Depot, Warwick Road, Littlethorpe: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- The Mechanical Workshop, 45 Station Road, Littlethorpe: up to 7 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- 24 Coventry Road 18/0465/FUL: up to 10 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Plot 1, Whittle Estate, Cambridge Road, Whetstone: up to 78 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 28 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
- 24 August 2026 to 26 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, 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 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE19 2HF | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| LE19 2JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ridgeway Littlethorpe | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 30.8 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Limes Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Pharmacy | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Narborough Dental Surgery | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Leicester Royal Infirmary | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police Federation | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Whetstone News + Off Licence, Whetstone Cashzone | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5,630 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,270 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 900 m (0.6 miles) north. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Enderby Mill Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Pole Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Cosby Spinneys | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Clark's Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Johnstone Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Froane's Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 Blaby: see them on the Blaby page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greystoke Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Red Hill Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Badgerbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Inn LE19 2HX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Thai Kitchen In The Plough LE19 2HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) LE19 2HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Plough Road (18); On or near Parnell Close (8); On or near Goodman Close (7); On or near Gurney Crescent (2); On or near Thorpe Gardens (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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
Nearby streets
Plough Road · Thorpe Gardens · Gurney Crescent · Holt Way · Newcombe Court · Hallam Close · Warwick Road · Goodman Close · Heighton Crescent · Parnell Close · Spring Gardens · Waudby 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.