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Countesthorpe

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Crime
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About

Countesthorpe ward encompasses the village of Countesthorpe along with the smaller settlement of Foston. The area is primarily residential, with local shops and services clustered around the main thoroughfares. Surrounding farmland and the Countesthorpe Brook provide green spaces on the village's edges. The community is served by several primary schools and local sports facilities.

A notable local feature is the former airfield site, which has been largely redeveloped for housing and light industry. The area maintains a distinct separation from the city of Leicester to the north by open countryside. Public transport connections, including regular bus services, link the ward to Blaby district centre and Leicester.

Area overview

On average Countesthorpe has very low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Countesthorpe is £58,492 per year. The median sale price in Countesthorpe is £290,000 (around £295 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £343,500. There are 3 schools in Countesthorpe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Countesthorpe

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £295
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £344K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Countesthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,950 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Countesthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£369,950£291
Semi-Detached42£282,000£301
Terraced15£221,000£292
Flats3£175,000£239

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Countesthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Countesthorpe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,950£182,950£166,000
2017£277,000£193,250£170,000
2018£290,000£207,000£171,500
2019£290,000£208,500£175,000
2020£302,500£217,500£188,500
2021£315,000£225,000£182,000
2022£361,500£275,000£222,500
2023£375,000£270,000£222,500
2024£371,000£265,000£215,000
2025£342,500£272,000£218,750
2026£425,000£278,000£221,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Countesthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Countesthorpe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£217£234
2017£244£216£243
2018£251£237£217
2019£269£236£257
2020£262£257£228
2021£279£258£249
2022£299£296£270
2023£327£306£291
2024£334£299£321
2025£323£298£322
2026£288£328£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Countesthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blaby district.

Band A£1,660
Band B£1,937
Band C£2,214
Band D£2,490
Band E£3,044
Band F£3,597
Band G£4,150
Band H£4,980

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Countesthorpe ward.

Local councillors

Adrian Clifford

Countesthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

John Richard Holdridge

Countesthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Royston Oliver Charles Bayliss

Countesthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats