Sparkenhoe, Newbold Verdon, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE9 9LU.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Sparkenhoe, Newbold Verdon, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £223,625. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £204,333. Average sale prices rose from £170,500 in 2016 to £223,625 in 2026 (+31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 31% below the Leicester average of £323,429 over the same period. 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 75% terraced, 17% semi-detached, 8% detached. Recorded sale prices on Sparkenhoe range from £165,000 to £263,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 672 streets in Leicester with at least two sales in the last year, Sparkenhoe ranks 560th for average price.
House prices on Sparkenhoe compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LE9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £204,333 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £219,750 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £209,000 | 21 Apr 2017 |
Sold prices on Sparkenhoe
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 12 Jun 2026 | £206,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 13 Mar 2026 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 23 Feb 2026 | £263,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 15 Jan 2026 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 20 Sep 2023 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, The Bungalows, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 20 Sep 2023 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, The Bungalows, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 20 Sep 2022 | £173,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 23 Aug 2021 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 3 Aug 2020 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42A, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 24 Aug 2018 | £2,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 42, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 8 Jan 2018 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Aberdunant, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 21 Apr 2017 | £209,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 14 Jul 2016 | £176,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Sparkenhoe LE9 9LU | 13 May 2016 | £165,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, The Bungalows, Sparkenhoe | £173,000 (Sep 2022) → £220,000 (Sep 2023) | +27% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Sparkenhoe
Crime
27 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sparkenhoe in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sparkenhoe is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Anker and River Sence 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 Sparkenhoe
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbold Verdon Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Desford Community Primary School 385 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Oakwood Community School 84 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Barlestone Church of England Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Clovelly House School 21 pupils | Other independent special school | 10–19 | 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
Nearest bus stops
- Co-op (outside, Main Street) 2 min walk
- Red Lion Lane (opp, Main Street) 2 min walk
- Red Lion Lane (adj, Main Street) 2 min walk
- Co-op (opp, Main Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Newbold Verdon Med.pract.
St. Georges Close, Newbold Verdon, Leicester · 0.4 mi - Desford Medical Centre
54 Main Street, Desford, Leicester · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Newbold Verdon · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Barlestone · 1.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Desford · 1.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Market Bosworth · 2.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Heathbrook Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Desford Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
Dentists
- Desford Dental Care · 1.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.1 mi
- Station Road (dental Surgery) · 3.0 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 4 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 63.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 26.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 733 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,807 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 97% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 97% | 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 Sparkenhoe
Ethnic group
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 94.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 41.7% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 49.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.9% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.8% | 29.4% |
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 18.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.8% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 46.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.1% | 39.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.1% | 34.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.3% | 12.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 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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