School Catchments and House Prices in Enderby
In the Enderby area, 3 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Enderby area, 3 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
What school demand does to Enderby asking prices
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £290,000 and a detached home averages £225,000.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating. That removes the sharpest premium and widens your search across Leicestershire.
Ofsted ratings across the Enderby area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Enderby.
Why an in catchment listing can still miss
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Enderby numbers
The schools families ask about here are Enderby Danemill Primary School, New Lubbesthorpe Primary School, Brockington College and Cosby Primary School (nearby Cosby). 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Enderby to Leicester city centre takes about 15 to 25 min.
By price, Enderby ranks 18 of the 34 Leicestershire locations we cover, at £290,000 against a county average of £299,265. Band D council tax here is £2,490, against an average of £2,378 across the county locations we cover.
How Enderby scores for different buyers
Enderby is a large, well-connected commuter village / small town on the SW edge of Leicester.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Enderby property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | A Good primary in the village (Enderby Danemill) and a Good primary on the New Lubbesthorpe development, plenty of green space and family estates, and easy access to Leicester, though the local secondary, Brockington College, was rated Requires Improvement at its April 2024 inspection, so check the latest report and catchment. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★★ | Some of the more affordable homes near Leicester, terraces and smaller semis often from around £190,000 to £260,000, in a village with jobs, shops and fast transport on the doorstep make Enderby a strong first step onto the ladder. |
| Commuters | ★★★★★ | Junction 21 of the M1, the M69 and the A46 on the doorstep, the Enderby park & ride into Leicester, and Narborough station next door on the Birmingham to Leicester line make this one of the best-connected commuter villages around the city. |
| New-build buyers | ★★★★★ | The large New Lubbesthorpe development offers brand-new homes with green space, a primary school and community facilities, a genuine draw, provided you check the tenure, build stage and estate management (service) charge. |
| Downsizers | ★★★☆☆ | Bungalows and smaller modern homes, level walking to shops and services and good transport suit some downsizers, but Enderby is busy and close to the motorway and retail parks, so choose the road carefully. |
First-time buyers
People wanting to get onto the ladder near Leicester, Enderby's terraces and smaller semis are among the more affordable homes in the area, in a village with jobs, shops and fast transport on the doorstep.
Families
People wanting value and convenience, two Good primaries (Enderby Danemill and New Lubbesthorpe), family estates and green space, easy access to Leicester, with the local secondary working to improve after a Requires Improvement judgement.
Commuters & new-build buyers
People working in Leicester, at Fosse Park or Grove Park, or further afield via the M1 and M69, and buyers wanting a brand-new home with green space on New Lubbesthorpe, checking tenure, build stage and the estate charge.
Enderby is known locally for Everards Brewery, and Everards Meadows. Everards, the historic Leicestershire family brewery founded in 1849, has its headquarters and its Everards Meadows leisure destination on the edge of Enderby, a well-known local institution.
Practical detail for Enderby: the LE19 postcode district, no station in Enderby; Narborough station (adjoining) on the Birmingham to Leicester line; Enderby park & ride into the city and nearest A and E is Leicester Royal Infirmary (Type-1, in the city), verify with NHS.
Enderby at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Enderby Danemill Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| New Lubbesthorpe Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Brockington College | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Cosby Primary School (nearby Cosby) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Enderby
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Leicestershire
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £29,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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