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Broughton Astley South & Leire

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About

Broughton Astley South & Leire ward encompasses the southern portion of the large village of Broughton Astley, along with the smaller, separate settlement of Leire to its east. The area is characterised by residential development, local retail centres, and surrounding agricultural land. The layout includes established housing estates and newer developments, with community facilities serving the local population.

The ward contains the historic core of Leire, a village mentioned in the Domesday Book. This area features older stone buildings and St. Peter's Church, set amidst rural lanes. The landscape is largely defined by farmland and the Leire Brook, which flows through the parish. The M1 motorway runs along the western edge of the ward, influencing its boundary and connectivity.

Area overview

On average Broughton Astley South & Leire has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broughton Astley South & Leire is £64,497 per year. There are 1 schools in Broughton Astley South & Leire: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Broughton Astley South & Leire is home to around 5,388 people, with a population density of about 847.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broughton Astley South & Leire Population
5,388
Population density
847.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.24(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.88(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-18%)
Public order
5.94(-14%)
Other theft
5.94(+4%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,135
95.34%
Other White
79
1.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.48%
Indian
25
0.46%
Irish
25
0.46%
Total population: 5,386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,488
34.55%
Level 3 (A level)
889
20.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
692
16.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
435
10.1%
No qualifications
426
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 4,307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
923
44.14%
Owns outright
797
38.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
249
11.91%
Other social rented
53
2.53%
Other forms of private rent
33
1.58%
Total households: 2,091

Property prices in Broughton Astley South & Leire

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Broughton Astley South & Leire area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broughton Astley South & Leire 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 Broughton Astley South & Leire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached39£425,000£3,469
Semi-Detached15£253,000£3,500
Terraced11£195,000£3,396

10 years median price trend in Broughton Astley South & Leire

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broughton Astley South & Leire.

All postcodes in Broughton Astley South & Leire

LE96UQ

Byre Crescent

LE96NR

Sitch Close

LE96LU

Broughton Astley South & Leire

LE96US

Trent Close

LE96XD

Darwin Close

LE175ES

Wales Orchard

LE96SU

New Inn Close

LE96NE

Aland Gardens

LE175LN

Oak Avenue

LE96HH

Murray Close

LE96TL

Blockley Road

LE96UP

White Close

LE96XX

Broctone Close

LE175HW

St Margarets Drive

LE96YZ

Trefoil Close

Data Sources

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