Wreake Valley North
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Wreake Valley North at a glance
- House prices
- £320,000
- Middle57th percentile
- Schools
- 73rd percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 20th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 48.5 per 1,000 residents
- Middle72nd percentile
- Flood risk
- 15.6% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land78th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Wreake Valley North a good place to live?
Wreake Valley North has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Charnwood below.
Wreake Valley North and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Wreake Valley North | £320,000 | 48.5 |
| Birstall West | £310,000 | 45.4 |
| Lowes Hill | £320,000 | 19.7 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Wreake Valley North
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 48.5 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 72nd percentile nationally
Recorded crime is relatively lower; higher percentiles indicate lower crime.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Wreake Valley North
House prices
- Median sale price
- £320,000
- Percentile
- 57th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Median of 84 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Wreake Valley North
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Wreake Valley North is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 15.7 per 1,000 residents: lower than Charnwood (28.1) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Wreake Valley North | Charnwood | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 15.7 | 28.1 | 35.9 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 8.8 | 14.5 | 18.1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5.1 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Burglary | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4.4 | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| Public order | 4.1 | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3.6 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| Other crime | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| Drugs | 0.8 | 1.7 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Wreake Valley North
Schools
73rd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Wreake Valley North
Flood risk
15.6% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 11.9% of the area. That is the 78th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Wreake Valley North
Transport
20th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Wreake Valley North a good place to live?
Wreake Valley North has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Wreake Valley North safe?
Wreake Valley North ranks in the 72nd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Wreake Valley North?
The median sale price was £320,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 57th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Wreake Valley North?
Schools rank in the 73rd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Wreake Valley North?
Nearby public profiles include Birstall West in Charnwood and Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove.
