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Donisthope & Blackfordby

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About

Donisthope and Blackfordby form a rural area in North West Leicestershire, characterised by farmland and scattered settlements. The landscape is defined by gentle, rolling hills and small patches of woodland, with the Ashby Woulds and the Mease Valley influencing the local topography. Agriculture remains a visible presence across the fields that separate the two villages.

A specific local landmark is the prominent spire of St. Margaret's Church in Blackfordby, which stands out against the skyline. The area is crossed by narrow, winding country lanes connecting to larger settlements like Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Historical mining activity has subtly shaped parts of the terrain, leaving behind traces of the region's industrial past within its otherwise pastoral setting.

Area overview

On average Donisthope & Blackfordby has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Donisthope & Blackfordby is £54,724 per year. There are 5 schools in Donisthope & Blackfordby: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Donisthope & Blackfordby is home to around 8,722 people, with a population density of about 429.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Donisthope & Blackfordby Population
8,722
Population density
429.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.87(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.31(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.78(-49%)
Public order
3.44(-51%)
Vehicle crime
2.41(-42%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,289
95.02%
Other White
129
1.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
55
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
55
0.63%
Indian
54
0.62%
Total population: 8,723

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,029
28.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,371
19.24%
No qualifications
1,357
19.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,033
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
759
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 7,127

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,388
37.62%
Owns outright
1,377
37.32%
Social rents from council
431
11.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
7.67%
Other social rented
119
3.22%
Total households: 3,690

Property prices in Donisthope & Blackfordby

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £257,750 in Donisthope & Blackfordby area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Donisthope & Blackfordby 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 Donisthope & Blackfordby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£350,000
Flats1£92,500
Semi-Detached54£240,000
Terraced22£200,000

10 years median price trend in Donisthope & Blackfordby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Donisthope & Blackfordby.

All postcodes in Donisthope & Blackfordby

DE127PG

New Street

DE127QB

Ramscliff Avenue

DE128AL

Mill Yard

DE126EY

Blackfordby Lane

DE127PW

Plumtree Cottages

DE127RP

Daisy Close

DE118HF

Island Close

DE127QE

Moira Road

DE127RW

Bluebell Close

DE118GQ

Locker Smith Lane

DE127RZ

The Old Stables

DE126DJ

Ashby Road

DE126HR

Fir Tree Walk

DE126DG

Beehive Avenue

DE127PJ

Seals Road

DE127PP

Jubilee Terrace

DE126LP

Forest Lea

DE126BF

Swing Bridge Wharf

DE126DT

Rawdon Road

DE126HJ

Cedar Grove

DE128AW

Brookfield Cottages

DE126BW

Shortheath Road

DE126DY

Ashby Woulds

DE127QS

The Square

DE127QW

Stanleigh Gardens

DE118AF

Ashby Lane

DE118GW

Alice Hall Close

DE126DW

Ashby Road

DE126ED

De Ruthyn Close

DE118AY

Hall Close

DE118HB

Covert Place

DE126BZ

Lindas Grove

DE128AJ

Measham Road

DE118AL

Sandtop Lane

DE118AD

Main Street

DE126EH

Harvest Grove

DE127PN

The Green

DE127PF

Finney Close

DE127PX

Church Street

DE127QH

Ivy Close

DE117BY

Ashby Road

DE118AP

North Close

DE118FX

Askew Way

DE126HH

Elm Grove

DE126AN

Old Navigation Place

DE126DQ

Rawdon Road

DE127QJ

Barklam Close

DE126AQ

Sunset Gardens

DE126AR

Sunflower Grove

DE126DA

Rawdon Road

DE126HF

Woodlands Way

DE126EG

Newfields

DE127BA

Brooks Close

DE118GJ

Bluebell Mews

DE118BD

Driftside

DE126AY

Stone Row Place

DE126HA

Koppe Close

DE126HZ

Holly Close

DE127RB

Main Street

DE128AQ

Acresford Road

DE118EN

Main Street

DE118GX

Barnes Lane

DE126HS

Willow Close

DE118AN

Sandtop Close

DE118FD

School Close

DE127QT

Chapel Street

DE126AE

Poppy Mews

DE126BA

Bath Yard

DE126DD

Briton Lodge Close

DE126ES

Norris Hill

DE126HE

Woodlands Way

DE126AD

Oakland Drive

DE126BE

Via Devana

DE126BX

Moira Road

DE126EL

Sweethill

DE127PT

Acresford Road

DE127RG

Measham Road

DE126DZ

Daybell Road

DE126EB

Ashby Road

DE127FN

Orchard Close

DE126EJ

Marquis Drive

DE126EW

Sweethill

DE118EW

Main Street

DE126EF

Station Drive

DE126GA

Millenium Avenue

DE127PR

Greenside Close

DE128AG

Acresford Road

DE126EN

Marston Close

DE127QN

Boncroft Gardens

DE127RX

Ashlar Drive

DE127PQ

New Street

DE118AZ

Vicarage Close

DE118BE

Drift Close

DE118GT

Middleton Close

DE127RY

Redfern Road

DE118AE

Main Street

DE126NE

Slackey Lane

DE127DT

Repton Road

DE127RR

Buttercup Avenue

DE126DL

Prentice Close

Data Sources

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