Barnsdale Close
Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £114,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 24% 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 90), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£114,500).
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£114,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £114,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Barnsdale Close is located in Charnwood, near Loughborough, Leicestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 350 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Basin (restaurant, 145m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 100m away. The median property price is £114,500, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 41 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 333m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Barnsdale Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 177m · 2 min walk
- HW1 Fitness 317m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 408m · 5 min walk
- Loughborough Leisure Centre 790m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Loughborough Health Centre 758m · 10 min walk
- Loughborough Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Clinic 1002m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Queen's Park 659m · 8 min walk
- Radmoor Park 661m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough 333m · 4 min walk
- Limehurst Academy 345m · 4 min walk
- Loughborough Church of England Primary School 644m · 8 min walk
- Rendell Primary School 659m · 8 min walk
- Mountfields Lodge School 1032m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Limehurst Avenue — Charnwood44
- Barry Drive — Charnwood43
- Daffodil Close — Charnwood48
- King Crescent North — Charnwood48
- Jubilee Close — Charnwood42
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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