School Close Croft, Blaby
29 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE9), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2800948.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £225,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 4, C: 4, D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 Narborough, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 75 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Orchard Med Practice, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 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 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £230,000 | £200,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £197,000 | £174,000 | £220,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £173,011 | £173,011 | £173,011 |
| 2014 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £125,000 | £124,000 | £163,750 |
| 2006 | 3 | £160,000 | £135,000 | £205,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £115,000 | £61,000 | £169,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | 16 LE9 3HB | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 17 May 2023 | 16 LE9 3HB | Detached | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Nov 2022 | 18 LE9 3HB | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | 20 LE9 3HB | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 3 LE9 3HB | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 6 LE9 3HB | Terraced | £173,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 14 LE9 3HB | Detached | £174,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2017 | 24 LE9 3HB | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 18 May 2015 | 12 LE9 3HB | Detached | £173,011 | |
| 5 Aug 2014 | 11 LE9 3HB | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2013 | 17 LE9 3HB | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2011 | 17 LE9 3HB | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2009 | 6 LE9 3HB | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2007 | 25 LE9 3HB | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2007 | 15 LE9 3HB | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2007 | 13 LE9 3HB | Detached | £163,750 | |
| 13 Sep 2006 | 31 LE9 3HB | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 29 LE9 3HB | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2006 | 15 LE9 3HB | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2004 | 2 LE9 3HB | Semi-detached | £61,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2004 | 25 LE9 3HB | Detached | £169,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2003 | 24 LE9 3HB | Detached | £119,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2003 | 13 LE9 3HB | Detached | £132,000 | |
| 17 May 2002 | 10 LE9 3HB | Detached | £94,500 | |
| 8 May 2002 | 12 LE9 3HB | Detached | £92,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 4 LE9 3HB | Terraced | £72,500 | |
| 11 May 2001 | 27 LE9 3HB | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2000 | 4 LE9 3HB | Terraced | £50,500 | |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 9 LE9 3HB | Detached | £55,000 | |
| 30 Jan 1998 | 25 LE9 3HB | Detached | £59,950 | |
| 26 Jun 1997 | 4 LE9 3HB | Terraced | £39,000 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (15); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (4).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (30% of about 1,080 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.
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE9 3HB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LE9 3GL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 75 m and 78 m above sea level (76 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE9 3GL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE9 3HB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Hinckley (Leics) 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bridle Way Croft | 110 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 31.3 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Orchard Med Practice | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Stanton Pharmacy | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Broughton Dental Practice | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | Hinckley & District Hospital | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police Federation | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Heart Of England Co-operative Stoney Stanton | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,360 m² | 110 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 660 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Spinney | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Croft Glebe | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Clark's Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Croft Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Cosby Spinneys | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Clint Hill Quarry | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 29 |
1 of the street's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 120 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Happy Circle LE9 3GJ | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Pochin Street LE9 3HA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 4 Good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Wok In LE9 3HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Croft Premier Post Office LE9 3HA | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Croft Pizza Burger Kebab House LE9 3HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Paint Pots Day Nursery LE9 3HG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pochin Street (10); On or near Supermarket (9); On or near Bridle Close (4); On or near Poplars Road (4); On or near Salisbury Avenue (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 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
Bridle Close · Brookes Avenue · Broughton Road · Windsor Gardens · Sopers Road · Sparkenhoe · Poplars Road · Ash Road · Holliers Way · Pochin Street · Kendall's Avenue · Salisbury Avenue
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.