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About

Blaby District is located in Leicestershire, East Midlands, covering an area of approximately 130 square kilometres. It includes towns such as Blaby, Cosby, and Countesthorpe, along with several smaller villages. The district is situated just south of Leicester, providing easy access to the city while maintaining a mix of rural and suburban landscapes. The area is known for its green spaces, including parts of the National Forest, and features a network of footpaths and cycling routes.

The district has a mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural land, with a focus on sustainable development. Blaby District Council oversees local services, including planning and infrastructure. The area benefits from good transport links, with the M1 and M69 motorways nearby, as well as rail connections via nearby Leicester. Local amenities include schools, leisure centres, and shopping facilities, catering to both urban and rural communities.

Area overview

On average Blaby has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blaby is £44,714 per year. There are 33 schools in Blaby: 27 primary (0 Outstanding and 21 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

7.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blaby Population

102,926

Population density

788.9 per km²

Demographics

British

84,746

82.34%

Indian

6,870

6.67%

Other White

3,301

3.21%

Other

1,138

1.11%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1,051

1.02%

Total population: 102,924

Housing

Owns outright

17,012

39.96%

Owns with a mortgage

16,150

37.93%

Private landlord or letting agency

4,761

11.18%

Other social rented

3,015

7.08%

Other forms of private rent

688

1.62%

Total households: 42,575

Property prices in Blaby

Based on 1,250 recent sales, the median property price is £281,000 in Blaby area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £3,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	473	£370,000	£250,000	£317,500	£450,000	£640,600
Flats	35	£145,000	£99,600	£130,000	£186,750	£251,500
Semi-Detached	565	£260,000	£200,000	£240,000	£292,500	£354,999
Terraced	177	£220,000	£158,550	£195,000	£250,000	£330,000

10 years price trend in Blaby

All wards in Blaby

Blaby

Braunstone Millfield

Braunstone Ravenhurst

Cosby & South Whetstone

Countesthorpe

Enderby

Fosse Highcross

Fosse Normanton

Fosse Stoney Cove

Glenfield Ellis

Glenfield Faire

Glen Parva

Kirby Muxloe

Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe

Narborough & Littlethorpe

North Whetstone

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail