Walnut Close Bitteswell, Harborough
6 addresses across 1 postcode (LE17), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 16404583.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £727,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Harborough costs £2,390 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 10.4 km (6.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 125 to 127 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 The Wycliffe Medical Practice, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 40% 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 anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £727,000 | £727,000 | £727,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2024 | THE OLIVE TREE, 1 LE17 4DG | Detached | £727,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2024 | THE OLIVE TREE, 1 LE17 4DG | Detached | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jun 2024 | ROWAN HOUSE, 5 LE17 4DG | Detached | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jun 2024 | 3 LE17 4DG | Other | £10,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 267 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 2024 (4); 2026 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Harborough in 2026-27: Band D £2,390 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,593 | £1,859 | £2,124 | £2,390 | £2,921 | £3,452 | £3,983 | £4,780 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (21% of about 1,130 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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 125 m and 127 m above sea level (126 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE17 4DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugby 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Hinckley (Leics) 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green Bitteswell | 140 m |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Lutterworth | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 36.4 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Wycliffe Medical Practice | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Lutterworth Pharmacy | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lower Leicester Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Fielding Palmer Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Warwickshire Police | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - Linden Drive Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 4,010 m² | 160 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,070 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,570 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m south-east. 14 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 Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Pink's Park | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Thornborough Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Rye Close Spinney | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Dale Spinney | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Raspberry Spinney | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 Harborough: see them on the Harborough page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bitteswell | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lutterworth College Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sherrier Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lutterworth High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Wycliffe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutterworth Rugby Football Club LE17 4SQ | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2019 |
| The Man At Arms LE17 4SB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| The Old Royal Oak LE17 4SA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ullesthorpe Road (12); On or near Deacon Close (6); On or near The Nook (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- LE17 4DG: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Walnut Close · West End · Manor Road · The Green · Deacon Close · Ashby Lane · The Nook · Valley Lane · Lutterworth Road · Valley Lane
All the streets in LE17 and across Harborough.
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.