Wakeling Close Whetstone, Blaby
11 addresses across 1 postcode (LE8), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2801533.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £483,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 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 E; 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 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Oliver Park, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hazelmere Medical Centre, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £483,000 | £483,000 | £483,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £364,000 | £364,000 | £364,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £313,000 | £286,000 | £340,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £254,500 | £240,000 | £269,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £218,750 | £200,000 | £237,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £194,950 | £194,950 | £194,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 1998 | 4 | £142,450 | £136,950 | £152,500 |
| 1997 | 6 | £105,475 | £100,450 | £125,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 1 LE8 6QT | Detached | £483,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2022 | 5 LE8 6QT | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2017 | 1 LE8 6QT | Detached | £364,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 6 LE8 6QT | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 30 May 2014 | 7 LE8 6QT | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2010 | 1 LE8 6QT | Detached | £286,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2010 | 7 LE8 6QT | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2006 | 10 LE8 6QT | Detached | £269,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 2 LE8 6QT | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | 1 LE8 6QT | Detached | £237,500 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | 10 LE8 6QT | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2002 | 4 LE8 6QT | Detached | £194,950 | |
| 13 Oct 2000 | 2 LE8 6QT | Detached | £134,000 | |
| 18 Dec 1998 | 5 LE8 6QT | Detached | £146,950 | New build. |
| 17 Sep 1998 | 7 LE8 6QT | Detached | £152,500 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 8 LE8 6QT | Detached | £137,950 | New build. |
| 12 Mar 1998 | 6 LE8 6QT | Detached | £136,950 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 9 LE8 6QT | Detached | £125,950 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 2 LE8 6QT | Detached | £100,450 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 1997 | 10 LE8 6QT | Detached | £105,000 | New build. |
| 12 Dec 1997 | 1 LE8 6QT | Detached | £125,950 | New build. |
| 12 Dec 1997 | 4 LE8 6QT | Detached | £105,950 | New build. |
| 5 Dec 1997 | 3 LE8 6QT | Detached | £104,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 159 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1996-2002 (4); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 E (30% 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Land off Cambridge Road, Cosby: up to 73 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Plot 1, Whittle Estate, Cambridge Road, Whetstone: up to 78 homes, 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 71 m and 72 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE8 6QT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wright Close Whetstone | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 31.9 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Hazelmere Medical Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whetstone Chemist | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whetstone Dental Surgery | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police Federation | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Whetstone News + Off Licence, Whetstone Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oliver Park 2.0 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,310 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,480 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Black Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Whetstone Gorse | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Ash Pole Spinney | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Cosby Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 11 |
4 of the street's 11 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badgerbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 170 m | 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 |
| Countesthorpe Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Cosby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Badgerbrook Primary School LE8 6ZW | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Central Coop LE8 6LJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Dog And Gun (Wet Sales) LE8 6NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Camstone Service Station LE8 6LG | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cooper Crescent (8); On or near Dog And Gun Lane (4); On or near Bigg'S Close (3); On or near Worsh Close (2); On or near Badger Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 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) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- LE8 6QT: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Upex Close · Worsh Close · Dog and Gun Lane · Hexter Close · Franklin Way · Flamingo Drive · Reeves Close · Elliot Close · Peacock Drive · Browns Way · Cheer Close · Cooper Crescent
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.