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Braunston & Martinsthorpe

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About

Braunston & Martinsthorpe ward encompasses a primarily rural area in the county of Rutland. It includes the villages of Braunston-in-Rutland and Martinsthorpe, along with scattered farms and hamlets. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland and small woodlands, typical of this part of the East Midlands. The ward's settlements are quiet, with traditional limestone buildings common in the local architecture.

A notable local landmark is the distinctive thatched round house in Braunston, a circular cottage that draws architectural interest. The area is crossed by public footpaths and bridleways, including routes around Rutland Water, which lies just to the east. Agricultural activity forms the central focus for much of the land use within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Braunston & Martinsthorpe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Braunston & Martinsthorpe is £60,923 per year. Braunston & Martinsthorpe is home to around 2,406 people, with a population density of about 34.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Braunston & Martinsthorpe Population
2,406
Population density
34.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.38(-55%)
Other theft
7.07(+24%)
Burglary
5.4(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.91(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.49(-85%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,272
94.47%
Other White
61
2.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.54%
Irish
12
0.5%
Total population: 2,405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,016
47.68%
Level 3 (A level)
320
15.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
297
13.94%
No qualifications
228
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
125
5.87%
Total 16+ residents: 2,131

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
526
48.17%
Owns with a mortgage
301
27.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
134
12.27%
Other social rented
67
6.14%
Other forms of private rent
37
3.39%
Total households: 1,092

Property prices in Braunston & Martinsthorpe

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Braunston & Martinsthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Braunston & Martinsthorpe in the 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 Braunston & Martinsthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached13£668,500£3,401
Flats1£122,500£2,450
Semi-Detached8£325,000£3,019
Terraced6£306,500£3,072

10 years median price trend in Braunston & Martinsthorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braunston & Martinsthorpe.

All postcodes in Braunston & Martinsthorpe

LE158QP

Lammas Close

LE158JG

Churchgate Court

LE158SX

South View Close

LE159DP

Mount Pleasant Road

LE159DJ

Back Lane

LE159DX

Station Road

LE159DT

School Lane

LE159NJ

Main Street

LE159BJ

Noel Lane

LE158BE

Uppingham Road

LE158DE

Main Street

LE158QS

Cedar Street

LE159JU

Church Street

LE158RZ

Middle Street

LE158ST

Priory Road

LE158SQ

Badgers Close

LE158TX

The Green

LE159JR

Buttress Close

LE159NH

Glaston Road

Data Sources

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