Wayfaring Close Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE12), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 6504468.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £249,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7, C: 3).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are 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 D; Band D in Charnwood costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barrow-Upon-Soar, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 66 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 Barrow Health Centre, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2018 | 2 LE12 8WR | Semi-detached | £249,950 | New build. |
| 15 Feb 2017 | 6 LE12 8WR | Other | £157,218 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (5); House, mid-terrace (3); Flat (2). Built: 2015 (8); 2014 (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 1, Wayfaring Close, Barrow upon Soar
- 2, Wayfaring Close, Barrow upon Soar
- 3, Wayfaring Close, Barrow upon Soar
- 4, Wayfaring Close, Barrow upon Soar
- 5, Wayfaring Close, Barrow upon Soar
- 6, Wayfaring Close, Barrow upon Soar
- 8, Wayfaring Close, Barrow upon Soar
- 10, Wayfaring Close, Barrow upon Soar
- 12, Wayfaring Close, Barrow upon Soar
- 14, Wayfaring Close, Barrow upon Soar
Council tax
What each band costs in Charnwood in 2026-27: Band D £2,406 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,604 | £1,871 | £2,138 | £2,406 | £2,940 | £3,475 | £4,009 | £4,811 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (28% of about 1,040 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE12 8WR | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| LE12 8WP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 66 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE12 8WP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE12 8WR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barrow-Upon-Soar 102,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Loughborough 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Sileby 153,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stone Drive Barrow-upon-Soar | 200 m |
| Car parks | Station Road Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 14.4 km (9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barrow Health Centre | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Quorn Dental Limited | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Loughborough Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Loughborough Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Barrow Upon Soar, Barrow-On-Soar Cashzone | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.6 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glebe Allotment Gardens 1.5 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade II*), 670 m (0.4 miles) south. 25 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 the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Catsick Hill | Hill | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Barrow Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| North Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Soar Valley | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Charnwood Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 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 Charnwood: see them on the Charnwood page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphrey Perkins School | Secondary | 11–16 | 340 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphrey Perkins High School LE12 8JS | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Marianne Close (8); On or near Saxon Way (6); On or near Bristlecone Close (5); On or near Cotes Road (3); On or near Wayfaring Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 9% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 82% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 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) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Spruce Square · Flint Lane · Bristlecone Close · Larch Drive · Yew Tree Close · Buckthorn Drive · Cypress Road · Buttermere Way · Limestone Drive · Alder Road · Perkins Close · Saxon Way
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.