Heather Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE8 5WU.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Heather Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £487,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £352,375. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% detached, 43% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Heather Way range from £226,500 to £487,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Heather Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Heather Way 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 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £352,375 | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £260,000 | 13 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Heather Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Heather Way LE8 5WU | 6 Aug 2026 | £487,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Heather Way LE8 5WU | 13 Jun 2025 | £308,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Heather Way LE8 5WU | 5 Feb 2021 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Heather Way LE8 5WU | 23 Aug 2019 | £226,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Heather Way LE8 5WU | 21 Aug 2018 | £257,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Heather Way LE8 5WU | 15 Sep 2017 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Heather Way LE8 5WU | 31 Mar 2017 | £360,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Heather Way | £360,000 (Mar 2017) → £487,500 (Aug 2026) | +35% over 9 yrs |
| 12, Heather Way | £226,500 (Aug 2019) → £308,500 (Jun 2025) | +36% over 6 yrs |
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Schools near Heather Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Primary School 555 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Countesthorpe Academy 1,149 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School 329 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Foxfields Academy 105 pupils | Free schools special | 4–16 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Thythorn Field Community Primary School 165 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Parkland Primary School South Wigston 549 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| South Wigston High School 730 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School 78 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.0 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 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Narborough station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Scotland Way (adj, Church Street) 4 min walk
- Wigston Street (outside, Wigston Street) 5 min walk
- Green Lane (adjacent, The Square) 5 min walk
- Green Lane (opposite, Station Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Countesthorpe Health Centre
Central Street, Countesthorpe, Leicester · 0.2 mi - Hazelmere Medical Centre
58 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester · 2.0 mi - South Wigston Health Ctr.
80 Blaby Road, South Wigston, Wigston · 2.0 mi - Northfield Medical Centre
12 Villers Court, Blaby, Leicester · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Countesthorpe · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Countesthorpe Express · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whetstone · 1.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Blaby · 1.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Countesthorpe Chemist · 0.2 mi
- Little Hill Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
- Fenix Healthcare Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
Dentists
- Rd Dental · 0.2 mi
- Blaby Dental Practice · 2.0 mi
- Whetstone Dental Surgery · 2.1 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 9 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 886 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,106 |
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 | 90% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 92% |
Share of homes across Blaby 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 Heather Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Blaby | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 1.6% |
Religion
| Here | Blaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.3% | 43.4% |
| No religion | 44.3% | 42.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Blaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 90.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.5% | 9.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Blaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.9% | 30.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.2% | 18.4% |
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 17.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 10% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Blaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 49% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Blaby | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40.5% | 36.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.3% | 39.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.4% | 13% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.8% | 11.4% |
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 Blaby.
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