Barkby Thorpe Lane
Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: At £222,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (31) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (31) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £222,750 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (31) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 32% over 5 years, but environment scores only 31/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Barkby Thorpe Lane is located in Charnwood, near Thurmaston, Leicestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 116 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), fast_food (1), and pharmacy (1). The closest is Starbucks (cafe, 65m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 107m away. The median property price is £222,750, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 76m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Barkby Thorpe Lane, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Elizabeth Park 613m · 8 min walk
- Archdale Street Park 974m · 12 min walk
- Birstall Nature Reserve 1070m · 13 min walk
- Winfield Park 1561m · 20 min walk
- Syston Lake Nature Spot 1789m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy 76m · 1 min walk
- The Roundhill Academy 365m · 5 min walk
- Eastfield Primary School 428m · 5 min walk
- Church Hill Infant School 874m · 11 min walk
- Church Hill Church of England Junior School 874m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Marigold Lane — Charnwood52
- Hall Leys — Charnwood58
- Market Place — Charnwood59
- Browning Road — Charnwood49
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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