Forge Close, Fleckney, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE8 8DA.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Forge Close, Fleckney, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £217,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £190,063. Average sale prices rose from £150,000 in 2016 to £227,750 in 2025 (+52%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% terraced, 29% semi-detached, 14% detached. Recorded sale prices on Forge Close range from £122,500 to £283,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Forge Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forge Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LE8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £190,063 | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £170,625 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Detached | 2 | £275,375 | 28 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Forge Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 12 Jun 2026 | £136,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 29 Oct 2025 | £217,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 23 May 2025 | £198,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 28 Mar 2025 | £267,750 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 25 Oct 2024 | £152,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 3 Nov 2023 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 25 Oct 2023 | £157,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 26 May 2023 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 5 Apr 2023 | £283,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 17 Feb 2023 | £237,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 61, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 7 Dec 2022 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 9 Oct 2020 | £227,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 18 Nov 2016 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 61, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 19 Oct 2016 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 24 Jun 2016 | £122,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, Forge Close LE8 8DA | 14 Mar 2016 | £152,500 | Semi-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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Forge Close | £195,000 (May 2023) → £217,500 (Oct 2025) | +12% over 2 yrs |
| 12, Forge Close | £185,000 (Nov 2023) → £198,000 (May 2025) | +7% over 2 yrs |
| 61, Forge Close | £175,000 (Oct 2016) → £270,000 (Dec 2022) | +54% over 6 yrs |
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Schools near Forge Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lady Byron School 27 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–17 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Fleckney Church of England Primary School 435 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| White Stacks Outdoor Learning Centre | Other independent special school | 8–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Kibworth Church of England Primary School 596 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.0 mi |
| Kibworth Mead Academy 852 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School 78 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.1 mi |
| Arnesby Church of England Primary School 41 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.2 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
- South Wigston station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Co-op (outside, High Street) 1 min walk
- Middletons Close (opposite, Kilby Road) 1 min walk
- Albert Street (opposite, Leicester Road) 1 min walk
- Co-op (opp, High Street) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- South Leicestershire Medical Group
Smeeton Road, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Fleckney · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Kibworth · 2.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Great Glen · 2.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Launceston Road · 3.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Saffron Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
Dentists
- Fleckney Dental & Cosmetic Clinic · 0.2 mi
- Odental · 2.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.8 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 8 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 832 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,987 |
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 | 73% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 92% |
Share of homes across Harborough 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 Forge Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Harborough | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 91% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.2% | 2% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Harborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.8% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 42.5% | 38.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Harborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 92.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 5% | 7.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Harborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.8% | 37.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.4% | 17.3% |
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 13.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.5% | 14% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Harborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 51.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Harborough | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.6% | 36.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.3% | 38.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.4% | 10% |
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 Harborough.
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