Bencroft Close, Anstey, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE7 7DG.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Bencroft Close, Anstey, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £260,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £217,317. That is 20% below the Leicester average of £323,429 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 75% detached, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Bencroft Close range from £182,000 to £315,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 672 streets in Leicester with at least two sales in the last year, Bencroft Close ranks 449th for average price.
House prices on Bencroft Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LE7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £217,317 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £275,000 | 18 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on Bencroft Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Bencroft Close LE7 7DG | 18 Feb 2026 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Bencroft Close LE7 7DG | 9 Jan 2026 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Bencroft Close LE7 7DG | 28 Nov 2025 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Bencroft Close LE7 7DG | 24 May 2024 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Bencroft Close LE7 7DG | 15 Apr 2021 | £222,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Bencroft Close LE7 7DG | 7 Mar 2019 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Bencroft Close LE7 7DG | 9 Jun 2017 | £182,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Bencroft Close LE7 7DG | 3 Jun 2016 | £214,900 | Detached | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Bencroft Close
Crime
73 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bencroft Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 34 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bencroft 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 Bencroft Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Martin High School Anstey 781 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Wolfdale School 60 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Latimer Primary School 361 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Woolden Hill Primary School 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Heatherbrook Primary Academy 150 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Buswells Lodge Primary School 353 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Babington Academy 1,339 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 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 stations
- Leicester station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
- Syston station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk
- Sileby station 5.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Woodgon Road (adj, Stadon Road) 2 min walk
- Woodgon Road (opp, Stadon Road) 2 min walk
- Paper Mill Close (opp, Stadon Road) 2 min walk
- Paper Mill Close (adj, Stadon Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Anstey Surgery
21A The Nook, Anstey, Leicester · 0.2 mi - The Glenfield Surgery
111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester · 1.4 mi - Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice
2 Baxters Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester · 1.7 mi - Groby Surgery
26 Rookery Lane, Groby, Leicester · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Anstey · 0.3 mi
- Iceland Iceland Beaumont Leys · 1.2 mi
- Budgens Budgens Beaumont Stores · 1.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Unit 10-11 Beaumont Centre · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Mr Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Well · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Beaumont House Dental Practice · 1.4 mi
- Community Dental Ga Clinic · 1.6 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 520 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,274 |
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 | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 92% |
Share of homes across Charnwood 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.
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Who lives around Bencroft Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 82.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.2% |
Religion
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 40.7% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 86.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.2% | 13.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 15.8% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.3% | 32.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.9% | 22% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 12.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.6% | 9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 49.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.2% | 40.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.9% | 32.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.6% | 15.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.3% | 11.1% |
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 Charnwood.
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