Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Charnwood: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around LE12 9GG.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 9 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
36crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 36 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 22.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FIELD STREET SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- 11.2 ha total
- largest park 3.3 ha (0.46 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.12 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
7shops & libraries
- 6 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Central England Co-operative, Asda, Tesco, Aldi…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.0 mi
Nearest: Co-op Shepshed — 0.0 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near LE12 9GG.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in LE12.
Average sold price by property type across the LE12 district, 2021–2026.
About LE12 9GG
LE12 9GG scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Co-op Shepshed within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LE12 9GG is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,036 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 9 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 36 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FIELD STREET SURGERY, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
