Bestwood Close, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE3 9EY.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Bestwood Close, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 2 Dec 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £172,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% semi-detached, 25% terraced, 25% detached. Recorded sale prices on Bestwood Close range from £135,000 to £260,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Bestwood Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bestwood Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LE3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £172,500 | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Terraced | 2 | £217,500 | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Detached | 2 | £152,500 | 11 Sep 2020 |
Sold prices on Bestwood Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Bestwood Close LE3 9EY | 2 Dec 2022 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Bestwood Close LE3 9EY | 10 Dec 2021 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Bestwood Close LE3 9EY | 11 Sep 2020 | £170,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Bestwood Close LE3 9EY | 31 Jul 2020 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Bestwood Close LE3 9EY | 27 Sep 2018 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Bestwood Close LE3 9EY | 26 May 2017 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Bestwood Close LE3 9EY | 5 Aug 2016 | £135,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, Bestwood Close LE3 9EY | 6 May 2016 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Bestwood Close | £135,000 (Aug 2016) → £170,000 (Sep 2020) | +26% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Bestwood Close
Crime
435 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bestwood Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 183 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 |
| Public order | 37 |
| Other theft | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bestwood Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rothley Brook at Glenfield and Anstey Flood warning area
- Rothley Brook, Quorn Brook and Sileby Brook in Leicestershire Flood alert area
- Upper Soar catchment Flood alert area
- Tributaries in Leicester City Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Bestwood Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy 1,143 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Beaumont Leys School 1,062 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Stokes Wood Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School 881 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Parks Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Brook Mead Academy 1,104 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Barley Croft Primary School 324 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Buswells Lodge Primary School 353 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Leicester station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
- Syston station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min walk
- South Wigston station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 40 min walk
- Leicester North (Great Central Railway) 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- English Martyrs School (adj, Anstey Lane) 4 min walk
- Heathley Park Drive (adj, Groby Road) 4 min walk
- Darlington Road (adj, Groby Road) 4 min walk
- Beaumont Leys School (adjacent, Anstey Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice
2 Baxters Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester · 0.5 mi - The Parks Medical Centre (B Hainsworth)
340 Aikman Avenue, Leicester · 0.7 mi - Groby Road Medical Centre (Id Patchett)
9 Groby Road, Leicester · 0.8 mi - Spirit Primary Care Ltd-Beaumont Leys
Beaumont Leys Health Centre, 1 Little Wood Close, Leicester · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda St Martins Express Petrol · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Aikman Avenue Leicester · 0.6 mi
- Spar Spar - Groby Road · 0.7 mi
- Aldi Aldi Woodgate Abbey Park Leicester · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.7 mi
- Peak Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Blackbird Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Community Dental Ga Clinic · 0.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 795 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,232 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Leicester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Bestwood Close
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Who lives around Bestwood Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.4% | 40.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 39.8% | 43.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.9% | 7.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 4% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.9% | 3.8% |
Religion
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 35.7% | 24.7% |
| No religion | 22.5% | 23% |
| Hindu | 19.5% | 17.9% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 23.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| Sikh | 5% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 58.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 38.4% | 41.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.6% | 26.8% |
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.8% | 11.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| Other qualifications | 4% | 4.3% |
General health
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.4% | 41.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33% | 19.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17.3% | 33% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.3% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Leicester.
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