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About

Bosworth ward encompasses a largely rural area within the Harborough district. It includes several villages such as Husbands Bosworth, Theddingworth, and Welford, characterised by farmland and traditional stone buildings. The landscape is defined by rolling fields and small woodland areas, with the A5199 and A4304 roads providing key transport routes through the region. Local life centres around village community hubs, including primary schools and parish churches.

The area is historically significant, with its name derived from the nearby site of the Battle of Bosworth Field, though the battlefield itself lies outside the ward boundary. A notable local feature is the Foxton Locks, a major flight of staircase locks on the Grand Union Canal, which attracts visitors for its engineering and boating activity. The ward's economy remains primarily agricultural, with some light industry and tourism related to the canal network.

Area overview

On average Bosworth has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bosworth is £61,374 per year. There are 3 schools in Bosworth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bosworth is home to around 3,411 people, with a population density of about 82.4 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bosworth Population

3,411

Population density

82.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.64(-43%)

Other theft

5.86(+3%)

Vehicle crime

5.86(+42%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.98(-33%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.69(-72%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

3,233

94.81%

Other White

1.58%

Indian

0.59%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.5%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.5%

Total population: 3,410

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,096

38.92%

Level 3 (A level)

507

18%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

400

14.2%

No qualifications

370

13.14%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

244

8.66%

Total 16+ residents: 2,816

Housing

Owns outright

545

39.87%

Owns with a mortgage

486

35.55%

Private landlord or letting agency

168

12.29%

Other social rented

6.95%

Other forms of private rent

2.34%

Total households: 1,367

Property prices in Bosworth

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £334,500 in Bosworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bosworth over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£585,000	£3,420	£351,000	£447,500	£802,500	£966,000
Flats	1	£118,000	£2,682	£118,000	£118,000	£118,000	£118,000
Semi-Detached	13	£300,000	£3,395	£181,200	£285,000	£319,000	£373,000
Terraced	9	£237,500	£3,388	£191,000	£215,000	£265,000	£271,800

10 years median price trend in Bosworth

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.

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

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Crime per 1,000 population

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