Willoughby Road Blaby
49 addresses across 4 postcodes (LE8), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 2801195.
- Sales: 36 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £407,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 6, E: 8, F: 1).
- Flood: 2 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 Blaby costs £2,490 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 95% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 89 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 49 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Countesthorpe Health Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £407,500 | £407,500 | £407,500 |
| 2024 | 2 | £635,000 | £595,000 | £675,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £913,750 | £580,000 | £1,247,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £855,000 | £490,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £735,000 | £735,000 | £735,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £355,000 | £280,000 | £430,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £395,190 | £310,000 | £480,380 |
| 2016 | 3 | £475,000 | £275,000 | £770,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £440,834 | £356,667 | £525,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £419,750 | £417,500 | £422,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £294,000 | £228,000 | £360,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026 | 7 LE8 5UA | Detached | £407,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2024 | 47 LE8 5UA | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2024 | 45A LE8 5UA | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2023 | 27 LE8 5UA | Detached | £1,247,500 | |
| 6 Jun 2023 | 11 LE8 5UA | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2022 | 1A LE8 5UA | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2021 | 23 LE8 5UA | Detached | £855,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2021 | 27 LE8 5UA | Detached | £1,200,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2021 | 15 LE8 5UA | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2020 | 25 LE8 5UA | Detached | £735,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2019 | 9 LE8 5UA | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2019 | 21 LE8 5UA | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2017 | 13 LE8 5UA | Detached | £480,380 | |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 3 LE8 5UA | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 1A LE8 5UA | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 39A LE8 5UA | Detached | £770,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2016 | 27 LE8 5UA | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2011 | 5 LE8 5UA | Detached | £356,667 | |
| 21 Jan 2011 | 43 LE8 5UA | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2009 | 17 LE8 5UA | Detached | £422,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2009 | 35 LE8 5UA | Detached | £417,500 | |
| 24 Sep 2008 | 49 LE8 5UA | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2008 | 1A LE8 5UA | Detached | £228,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2007 | 1 LE8 5UA | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2006 | 39A LE8 5UA | Detached | £690,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 45A LE8 5UA | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2006 | 43 LE8 5UA | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 7 LE8 5UA | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 7 Jul 2006 | 23 LE8 5UA | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2004 | 12 LE8 5UA | Detached | £715,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2003 | 51 LE8 5UA | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 5 LE8 5UA | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 20 Aug 1999 | 17 LE8 5UA | Detached | £199,950 | |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 43 LE8 5UA | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 10 Nov 1997 | 19 LE8 5UA | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 6 Nov 1997 | 38 LE8 5UA | Detached | £175,000 |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 181 m². Most common: House, detached (19); Bungalow, detached (5); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1930-1949 (4); 2007 onwards (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 5, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 6, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 7 Leela Close, Countesthorpe
- 9, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 13, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 17, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 19, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 21, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 35, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 38, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 39a, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 43, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 49, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- 51, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- Barn 3, Westdale Farm, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
- Ivy Cottage, Westdale Farm, Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe
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 D (31% of about 770 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
Finished in the last three months
- 22 October 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 12 October 2026 to 13 October 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 1 October 2026 to 2 October 2026: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (minor works)
- 26 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 7 August 2026: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 5 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE8 5UA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| LE8 5AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE8 5AL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE8 5PD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 49 addresses are between 89 m and 99 m above sea level (94 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE8 5AD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LE8 5AL | 90% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| LE8 5PD | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| LE8 5UA | 97% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 33.8 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Countesthorpe Health Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Countesthorpe Chemist | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rd Dental | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police Federation | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Cosby - Main Street, Cosby Cashzone | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6,960 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,400 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Gorse | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Ash Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| The Plantation | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Reed Pool Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Cosby Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 39 | 49 |
10 of the street's 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (leicestershire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SEVERN TRENT WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 12 October 2026 to 14 October 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: SEVERN TRENT WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 22 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LE8 5UA: 46 addresses of 48 in the postcode
- LE8 5AD: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- LE8 5AL: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- LE8 5PD: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.