Gables Close, Desford, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE9 9JA.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Gables Close, Desford, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £448,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £397,875. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% detached, 25% terraced, 8% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Gables Close range from £92,500 to £485,000. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Gables Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Gables Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LE9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £397,875 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £118,750 | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £132,500 | 7 Jun 2024 |
Sold prices on Gables Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 2 Feb 2026 | £448,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 7 Jun 2024 | £132,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 19, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 28 Oct 2022 | £140,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 14, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 11 Jun 2021 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 30 Apr 2021 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 19 Feb 2021 | £123,750 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 6, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 28 Feb 2020 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 12 Apr 2019 | £450,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 29 Oct 2018 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 20 Jul 2018 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 12 Jan 2018 | £92,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 4, Gables Close LE9 9JA | 22 Feb 2016 | £380,000 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Gables Close | £360,000 (Jul 2018) → £380,000 (Apr 2021) → £448,000 (Feb 2026) | +24% over 8 yrs |
| 14, Gables Close | £450,000 (Apr 2019) → £485,000 (Jun 2021) | +8% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Gables Close
Crime
43 crimes were reported within about a mile of Gables Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Gables Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rothley Brook, Quorn Brook and Sileby Brook in Leicestershire Flood alert area
- Upper Soar catchment 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 Gables Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desford Community Primary School 385 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Bosworth Academy 1,565 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Newbold Verdon Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Clovelly House School 21 pupils | Other independent special school | 10–19 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Oakwood Community School 84 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 2.7 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
- Narborough station 5.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Newbold Road (opposite, Manor Road) 1 min walk
- Newbold Road (adjacent, Manor Road) 1 min walk
- Manor Gardens (opposite, Manor Road) 4 min walk
- Manor Gardens (outside, Manor Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Desford Medical Centre
54 Main Street, Desford, Leicester · 0.4 mi - Newbold Verdon Med.pract.
St. Georges Close, Newbold Verdon, Leicester · 1.7 mi - Ratby Medical Centre
1A Desford Lane, Ratby, Leicester · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Desford · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Newbold Verdon · 1.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Old Bakery House · 2.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Barlestone · 3.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Desford Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Heathbrook Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Desford Dental Care · 0.3 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 6 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 850 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,089 |
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 | 77% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 83% | 92% |
Share of homes across Hinckley and Bosworth 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 Gables Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 94.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.4% | 49.8% |
| No religion | 44.6% | 41.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.2% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.6% | 29.4% |
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.8% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 46.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 35.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.4% | 39.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.9% | 34.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.3% | 13% |
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 Hinckley and Bosworth.
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