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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 36 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
36
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
20.75(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.99(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.44(-54%)
Burglary
2.64(-21%)
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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £264,000 in Donisthope & Blackfordby area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 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
Semi-Detached51£240,000
Terraced23£180,000
Detached74£332,500

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

DE126ND

Spring Cottage Road

DE126AL

Shortheath Road

DE118FQ

Butterfly Gardens

DE118AL

Sandtop Lane

DE127PU

Talbot Place

DE126AP

Shortheath Road

DE127DW

Cottons Way

DE118FD

School Close

DE127PS

Chapel Street

DE127QR

Narrow Lane

DE118AA

Heath Lane

DE127QF

Ashby Road

DE118DU

Peter Street

DE126NA

Spring Cottage Road

DE126AG

School Street

DE126HQ

Ashfield Drive

DE126BP

Bath Lane

DE127QX

Burton Road

DE127QY

Coronation Lane

DE127PT

Acresford Road

DE126EU

Tandy Avenue

DE126EX

Blackfordby Lane

DE126ES

Norris Hill

DE118GD

Occupation Road

DE126NH

Swains Close

DE127QL

The Peterleas

DE127RD

Canal Street

DE127GU

Acresford Road

DE118AZ

Vicarage Close

DE127RQ

Bodkin Row

DE118AE

Main Street

DE126EY

Blackfordby Lane

DE126DX

Bramley Close

DE126HR

Fir Tree Walk

DE118AT

Church Close

DE126BB

Donisthorpe Lane

DE126AY

Stone Row Place

DE126HS

Willow Close

DE127RT

Cowslip Close

DE118AB

Main Street

DE126BY

Orchard Close

DE118BH

Butt Lane

DE118ET

John Street

DE118HD

Occupation Road

DE118AQ

Strawberry Lane

DE127PL

Hill Street

DE126AH

Canal View Lane

DE118BD

Driftside

DE126EZ

Blackfordby Lane

DE126EL

Sweethill

DE128AH

Measham Road

DE126BZ

Lindas Grove

DE118BL

Boothorpe Lane

DE127RB

Main Street

DE118HB

Covert Place

DE127PG

New Street

DE118HG

Hillfield Close

DE127PP

Jubilee Terrace

DE126HW

Cherry Tree Court

DE126AJ

Measham Road

DE117BS

Ashby Road

DE127FD

Brambly Close

DE126ED

De Ruthyn Close

DE127PY

Church Street

DE126DN

Ashby Road

DE126AT

Furnace Lane

DE118FX

Askew Way

DE126DL

Prentice Close

DE126DT

Rawdon Road

DE127QQ

Measham Road

DE127PR

Greenside Close

DE126DY

Ashby Woulds

DE118BG

Butt Lane

DE126HD

Hazel Grove

DE118BJ

Boothorpe Lane

DE126DG

Beehive Avenue

DE126DZ

Daybell Road

DE127RA

Silver Street

DE126HZ

Holly Close

DE126AA

Measham Road

DE126BS

Roman Way

DE118HJ

Ashby Woulds

DE127PQ

New Street

DE127QZ

Stretton View

DE126BF

Swing Bridge Wharf

DE126ET

Coronation Avenue

DE127QW

Stanleigh Gardens

DE118BW

Briar Close

DE117DL

Thorn Street

DE118GZ

Moira Road

DE126AR

Sunflower Grove

DE126BJ

Park Road

DE127RL

Church Walk

DE127RW

Bluebell Close

DE127RS

Violet Close

DE126HE

Woodlands Way

DE118GY

Lewis Drive

DE118EN

Main Street

DE127RX

Ashlar Drive

DE126DD

Briton Lodge Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.