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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 39 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
39
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
13.72(-60%)
Burglary
6.65(+99%)
Other theft
5.82(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.99(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.33(-80%)
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 22 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Braunston & Martinsthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £975,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Braunston & Martinsthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£775,000
Flats2£115,500
Semi-Detached5£290,000
Terraced6£306,500

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

LE158DE

Main Street

LE158RU

Glaston Road

LE159AG

Leicester Road

LE159NW

Uppingham Road

LE159EB

Seaton Road

LE158GQ

Braunston Road

LE159JT

Chapel Street

LE159NH

Glaston Road

LE159NS

Luffenham Lane

LE159JR

Buttress Close

LE159DY

Willoughby Road

LE158SR

Lyndon Road

LE159PA

Pinfold Lane

LE158RT

Preston Road

LE159DL

Glaston Road

LE158DD

Knossington Road

LE158RJ

Westhorpe Close

LE158SP

Church Lane

LE158RY

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.