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About

Blackfordby is a rural ward located in the northwestern part of Leicestershire. It encompasses the village of Blackfordby itself, along with the smaller settlements of Boundary and Spring Cottage. The area is characterised by agricultural land and pockets of woodland, with its landscape forming part of the wider National Forest project. Settlement is predominantly low-density, centred around the historic village core.

The ward's community is served by a village hall and a primary school. A notable local landmark is the 13th-century St. Margaret's Church, constructed from local granite. The area is traversed by several public footpaths, including routes that connect to the wider Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail network, offering walks through former mining landscapes now being reclaimed by nature.

Area overview

On average Blackfordby has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackfordby is £54,724 per year. The median sale price in Blackfordby is £273,500 (around £285 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £231,125 and £314,000. There are 2 schools in Blackfordby: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackfordby is home to around 3,116 people, with a population density of about 559.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackfordby Population
3,116
Population density
559.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.79(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.87(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.74(-9%)
Burglary
6.1(+83%)
Vehicle crime
3.53(-14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,978
95.6%
Other White
39
1.25%
Indian
23
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.39%
Total population: 3,115

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
693
26.98%
No qualifications
545
21.21%
Level 3 (A level)
473
18.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
354
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
265
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 2,569

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
530
38.66%
Owns with a mortgage
481
35.08%
Social rents from council
234
17.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
65
4.74%
Other social rented
39
2.84%
Total households: 1,371

Property prices in Blackfordby

Median price: £273,500
Price per sq ft: £285
Sales (last 12 months): 44
Typical range (middle 50%): £231K – £314K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £273,500 (about £285 per square foot) in Blackfordby area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackfordby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£311,000£287
Semi-Detached14£245,750£261
Terraced7£230,000£281
Flats1£164,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackfordby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackfordby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,500£159,248£134,500
2017£216,725£164,500£171,950
2018£220,000£180,725£153,000
2019£299,995£175,000£150,000
2020£341,995£219,995£164,750
2021£295,995£202,000£224,995
2022£307,000£205,000£180,000
2023£307,500£207,500£210,000
2024£320,000£225,000£205,000
2025£302,500£245,000£230,000
2026£318,500£238,250£187,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackfordby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackfordby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£207£199
2017£196£197£213
2018£201£210£229
2019£240£208£224
2020£250£211£224
2021£255£227£263
2022£279£250£290
2023£279£263£257
2024£291£266£295
2025£290£281£281
2026£290£230£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackfordby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North West Leicestershire district.

Band A£1,612
Band B£1,881
Band C£2,150
Band D£2,418
Band E£2,956
Band F£3,493
Band G£4,030
Band H£4,836

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blackfordby ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Christopher Woodman

Blackfordby - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Blackfordby

Is Blackfordby safe?

Blackfordby records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Blackfordby?

The median sale price in Blackfordby is £273,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Blackfordby?

Blackfordby has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Blackfordby?

Blackfordby scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blackfordby sits around rank 17,704 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 Blackfordby?

The average household income in Blackfordby is around £54,724 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Blackfordby?

Blackfordby is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andrew Christopher Woodman (Conservative and Unionist Party).