Wakefield Drive Whitwick, North West Leicestershire
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE67), about 50 m long. USRN 28502123.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £305,400 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, E: 1).
- 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 North West Leicestershire costs £2,418 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Loughborough, about 12 km (7.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 142 to 143 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Am Lewis' Practice, about 160 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | £305,400 | £281,000 | £329,800 |
| 2017 | 1 | £241,000 | £241,000 | £241,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £228,000 | £228,000 | £228,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £259,500 | £245,000 | £274,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £112,950 | £112,950 | £112,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £88,500 | £88,500 | £88,500 |
| 1995 | 2 | £88,450 | £86,950 | £89,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2019 | 5 LE67 5JA | Detached | £329,800 | |
| 3 May 2019 | 4 LE67 5JA | Detached | £281,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 4 LE67 5JA | Detached | £241,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2016 | 4 LE67 5JA | Detached | £228,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2015 | 2 LE67 5JA | Detached | £274,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2015 | 5 LE67 5JA | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2014 | 2 LE67 5JA | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2010 | 3 LE67 5JA | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2001 | 2 LE67 5JA | Detached | £112,950 | |
| 27 Aug 1999 | 1 LE67 5JA | Detached | £88,500 | |
| 13 Mar 1995 | 2 LE67 5JA | Detached | £89,950 | New build. |
| 3 Mar 1995 | 4 LE67 5JA | Detached | £86,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in North West Leicestershire in 2026-27: Band D £2,418 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,612 | £1,881 | £2,150 | £2,418 | £2,956 | £3,493 | £4,030 | £4,836 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (46% of about 870 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)
- The Oak Of Whitwick 27 Talbot Street Whitwick: up to 8 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- 52 - 66 Silver Street Whitwick Coalville: up to 8 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Hutchinson Yard, Hermitage Road, Whitwick: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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
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 6 addresses are between 142 m and 143 m above sea level (143 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE67 5HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE67 5JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Loughborough 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.4 miles) |
| Barrow-Upon-Soar 102,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.7 km (9.2 miles) | |
| East Midlands Parkway 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15 km (9.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cello Close Coalville | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Springfield House Melbourne | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Am Lewis' Practice | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mason & Son (Chemists) LTD | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Coalville Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Coalville Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Whitwick, Whitwick Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 60 m |
| Allotments | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 380 m east. 7 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 St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m east |
| Whitwick Castle | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill | Hill | 460 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Broad Hill | Hill | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Temple Hill | Hill | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Red Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Cademan Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Blackbrook Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 North West Leicestershire: see them on the North West Leicestershire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Swannington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swannington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Thringstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillipepperdna LE67 5HJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Bloom and Grow LE67 5HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mason And Son Chemist LE67 5HB | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Whitwick Baptist Church- The Climbing Tree Pre-school LE67 5HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Deli works LE67 5HB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Mollys Cob Shop LE67 5DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Whitwick Convenience Store LE67 5AW | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| ELVUK Hospitality LE67 5DN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Whitwick PFS LE67 5AW | Retailers - other | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rockhopper Club/Penguin Pre-School LE67 5AT | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Whitwick St John The Baptist CE Priamary School LE67 5AT | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Hare And Hounds LE67 5AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Jun 2025 |
| White Horse LE67 5DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school LE67 5DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| J Wong LE67 5DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pares Close (27); On or near Cello Close (8); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (6); On or near Orchard Gardens (4); On or near Victoria Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Briers Way · Hervey Woods · Thomas Road · Mccarthy Close · Stinson Way · Holland Close · Ashford Road · Jarvis Way · Alan Garlick Court · Cello Close · Geary Close · North Street
All the streets in LE67 and across North West Leicestershire.
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.