Torridon Close Leicester
48 addresses across 1 postcode (LE4), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23103066.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 22).
- 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 A; Band D in Leicester costs £2,529 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 67 to 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 48 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Spirit Primary Care LTD-Beaumont Leys, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 170 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 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £41,000 | £41,000 | £41,000 |
| 2000 | 3 | £25,500 | £25,000 | £27,000 |
| 1997 | 3 | £17,000 | £10,000 | £29,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £16,500 | £16,500 | £16,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £39,950 | £39,950 | £39,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 32 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2024 | 39 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2022 | 16 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 19 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £110,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Dec 2014 | 26 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £80,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Sep 2014 | 20 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £86,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jun 2014 | 19 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2012 | 19 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 1 May 2007 | 47 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2004 | 19 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £41,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2000 | 21 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £27,000 | |
| 25 May 2000 | 36 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £25,500 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 21 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 24 Oct 1997 | 25 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £29,500 | |
| 8 Aug 1997 | 25 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £17,000 | |
| 8 Jan 1997 | 25 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £10,000 | |
| 14 Oct 1996 | 36 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £16,500 | |
| 17 May 1995 | 36 LE4 0RH | Terraced | £39,950 |
Energy performance certificates
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (25); House, end-terrace (10); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (18); 1967-1975 (14); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (22 addresses)
- 1, Torridon Close
- 3, Torridon Close
- 4, Torridon Close
- 5, Torridon Close
- 6, Torridon Close
- 7, Torridon Close
- 9, Torridon Close
- 10, Torridon Close
- 13, Torridon Close
- 14 Torridon Close
- 15, Torridon Close
- 20, Torridon Close
- 25, Torridon Close
- 26, Torridon Close
- 27, Torridon Close
- 29, Torridon Close
- 33, Torridon Close
- 34, Torridon Close
- 41, Torridon Close
- 43 Torridon Close
- 51, Torridon Close
- 53, Torridon Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Leicester in 2026-27: Band D £2,529 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,686 | £1,967 | £2,248 | £2,529 | £3,091 | £3,653 | £4,215 | £5,058 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (64% of about 1,120 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 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 6 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 48 addresses are between 67 m and 74 m above sea level (71 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE4 0RH | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rossett Drive Leicester | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | National Space Centre Coach Parking | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 22.7 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spirit Primary Care LTD-Beaumont Leys | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 390 m |
| Hospital | Gorse Hill Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Beaumont Leys Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Home Farm Convenience, Beaumont Leys Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 15 ha | 70 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,230 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,220 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beaumont Leys Lane Allotments 3.5 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Leicester abbey and 17th century mansion and ornamental gardens, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester abbey and 17th century mansion and ornamental gardens | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The 'Roman' bridge, Belgrave | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Abbey Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Belgrave Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birstall Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Old Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Old Mill Race | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Bennion Pools | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Hermitage Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Cliff Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 47 | 48 |
1 of the street's 48 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 Leicester: see them on the Leicester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Croft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Babington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaumont Leys School | Secondary | 11–16 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Sep 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wolsey House Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodstock Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Buswells Lodge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brook Mead Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stokes Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Chippy LE4 0HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Burnham News LE4 0HP | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Premier Convenience Store LE4 0HP | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Golden Swallow LE4 0HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Tymbark Minimarket LE4 0HP | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Yaal Foods LE4 0RX | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Premier Store LE4 0RX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Bradley Hall LE4 2BD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Bradley Hall LE4 2BD | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brennan Pharmacy LE4 0RU | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| May's Chicken LE4 0RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rannoch Close (37); On or near Lomond Crescent (29); On or near Torridon Close (29); On or near Glaisdale Close (21); On or near Calder Road (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 65% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, mid-terrace (lodged 30 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LE4 0RH: 48 addresses of 50 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lomond Crescent · Heacham Drive · Calder Road · Glaisdale Close · Brancaster Close · Glaisdale Close · Eskdale Road · Cheltenham Road · Rannoch Close · Rossett Drive · Rawlinson Walk · Beaumont Walk
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.