Long Close

Charnwood, Leicestershire, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Low Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (55), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 43% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £362,475, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (87) help.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

67
Liveability Score
Top 0% in CharnwoodTop 0% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 34 transactions

Things You Should Know

Transit hub environment

High transport (90) and access (87) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Long Close is located in Charnwood, near Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 105 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), cafe (2), and hairdresser (2). The closest is Lee's Garden (fast food, 10m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Post Office) is 107m away. The median property price is £362,475, with strong growth of 43% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Fair (55)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£362,475
Median Price
34
Transactions (2014–2025)
+42.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Lee's Garden10m (0.1 min walk)
Barrow Chef17m (0.2 min walk)
hairdresser27m (0.3 min walk)
Santi Studio38m (0.5 min walk)
Soar Valley Dental Practice41m (0.5 min walk)
Istanbul BBQ Kitchen49m (0.6 min walk)
Boots52m (0.7 min walk)
The Three Crowns54m (0.7 min walk)
Barrow of Treats68m (0.8 min walk)
freckles91m (1.1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Long Close, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (2)

Transport Links

Post Office bus_stop107m
Beaumont Road bus_stop217m
Mill Lane bus_stop233m
Beveridge Street bus_stop268m
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station rail_station420m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.