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About

Bardon ward lies in the far south of North West Leicestershire, characterised by a landscape shaped by quarrying and industry. The area is dominated by Bardon Hill, the highest point in the county, and the extensive workings of the Bardon Hill Quarry. This creates a distinct terrain of industrial infrastructure set against wooded slopes and remnants of older agricultural land.

The settlement pattern is sparse, with the ward primarily containing the villages of Bardon and Heather. The area is defined by major transport corridors, including the M1 motorway and the A511 road, which frame its eastern boundary. Community life centres on these villages, with the surrounding land largely given over to the ongoing mineral extraction that has defined the local economy for generations.

Area overview

On average Bardon has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bardon is £56,896 per year. Bardon is home to around 2,820 people, with a population density of about 488.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bardon Population
2,820
Population density
488.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.13(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.66(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.79(+153%)
Public order
14.54(+110%)
Other theft
5.32(-7%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,400
85.11%
Other White
163
5.78%
Indian
73
2.59%
African
51
1.81%
Other Asian
26
0.92%
Total population: 2,820

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
668
29.74%
Level 3 (A level)
493
21.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
330
14.69%
No qualifications
318
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
255
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 2,246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
606
52.24%
Owns outright
260
22.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
182
15.69%
Other social rented
67
5.78%
Shared ownership
20
1.72%
Total households: 1,160

Property prices in Bardon

Median price£241,975
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£216K – £276K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £241,975 (about £259 per square foot) in Bardon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bardon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£296,225£261
Semi-Detached22£228,500£266
Terraced9£221,000£224
Flats1£90,000£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bardon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bardon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,000£163,498£145,000
2017£224,998£165,995£175,000
2018£245,000£170,000£147,000
2019£230,000£180,000£160,000
2020£233,750£179,000£152,500
2021£276,750£195,000£179,000
2022£292,500£220,300£211,125
2023£290,000£220,000£223,500
2024£251,250£222,500£195,000
2025£299,950£226,500£231,000
2026£291,000£218,250£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bardon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bardon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£173£146
2017£199£191£173
2018£199£211£154
2019£203£205£168
2020£223£202£192
2021£233£239£195
2022£269£248£236
2023£253£241£225
2024£255£261£253
2025£265£267£224
2026£231£268£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bardon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bardon in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bardon

Is Bardon safe?

Bardon records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bardon?

The median sale price in Bardon is £241,975 (about £259 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Bardon?

Bardon scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bardon sits around rank 27,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bardon?

The average household income in Bardon is around £56,896 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bardon?

Bardon is represented by 1 elected councillor: Morgan Burke (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.