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Area guide · Blaby

Living in Blaby and Whetstone

A snapshot of life in Blaby and Whetstone, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Blaby and Whetstone is a village in Blaby, East Midlands with a population of 14,072. The average house price is £325,405 and the overall crime rate is 59.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Blaby and Whetstone ranks

Population

14,072

Avg House Price

£325,405

Crime Rate

59.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

327 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£31,041.7

Median Age

45

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Blaby And Whetstone's detached homes (£436,664) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£160,167).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Blaby And Whetstone prices have risen 40% over the last 9 years (£231,878 → £325,405).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£436,664£350,00058
Semi-Detached£267,809£260,00087
Terraced£217,428£202,50028
Flat£160,167£155,0006

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Blaby and Whetstone is 59.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Blaby And Whetstone: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary4
Secondary0
% Top two bands66.7%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Badgerbrook Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Peter's Church of England Primary School WhetstonePrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Blaby And Whetstone averages 327 Mbps — 227% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Blaby And Whetstone homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.5
% Rated C or Above59.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,246

Demographics & Economy

Population14,072
Median Age45
Median Household Income£31,041.7
Employment Rate59%
Owner Occupied76.3%
Degree-Level Qualified33.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Blaby And Whetstone?
The average house price in Blaby And Whetstone is £325,405 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Blaby And Whetstone?
The most affordable entry point in Blaby And Whetstone is a flat, with an average price of £160,167.
Is Blaby And Whetstone a safe place to live?
Blaby And Whetstone has a recorded crime rate of 59.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Blaby And Whetstone?
Blaby And Whetstone has 4 schools in total, with 66.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Blaby And Whetstone?
Average broadband download speeds in Blaby And Whetstone are around 327 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.5% of premises.
How big is Blaby And Whetstone?
Blaby And Whetstone is a settlement in Blaby with a population of approximately 14,072.

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