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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
62
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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 1,280 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Blaby area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £3,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blaby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached484£367,000
Flats41£143,000
Semi-Detached579£265,000
Terraced176£218,500

10 years median price trend in Blaby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type 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: 16/11/2025.