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Donisthope & Blackfordby

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About

Donisthorpe & Blackfordby are neighbouring villages in North West Leicestershire, situated near the border with Derbyshire. The area is characterised by a mix of rural landscapes and historical mining heritage, with Donisthorpe once being a key coal-mining village. The villages are surrounded by woodland and farmland, offering a quiet, countryside setting. Nearby attractions include the National Forest and the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail, which highlight the region's industrial past.

Blackfordby is a smaller village with a traditional feel, featuring stone-built houses and a parish church. Both communities have local amenities, including pubs and village halls, fostering a close-knit atmosphere. The area provides easy access to larger towns like Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Swadlincote, balancing rural living with urban convenience. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling routes, making it appealing for outdoor enthusiasts.

Area overview

On average Donisthope & Blackfordby has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 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 of residents 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
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

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

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 £256,475 in Donisthope & Blackfordby area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 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
Detached61£350,000
Flats1£92,500
Semi-Detached56£242,500
Terraced22£185,000

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

DE117BY

Ashby Road

DE118AP

North Close

DE118FX

Askew Way

DE126HH

Elm Grove

DE126AR

Sunflower Grove

DE126DA

Rawdon Road

DE126HF

Woodlands Way

DE126AQ

Sunset Gardens

DE127QJ

Barklam Close

DE126AN

Old Navigation Place

DE126DQ

Rawdon Road

DE126EG

Newfields

DE127BA

Brooks Close

DE118GJ

Bluebell Mews

DE118BD

Driftside

DE126AY

Stone Row Place

DE127RB

Main Street

DE128AQ

Acresford Road

DE126HA

Koppe Close

DE126HZ

Holly Close

DE126HS

Willow Close

DE127QT

Chapel Street

DE118EN

Main Street

DE118GX

Barnes Lane

DE118AN

Sandtop Close

DE118FD

School Close

DE126AE

Poppy Mews

DE126DD

Briton Lodge Close

DE126ES

Norris Hill

DE126BA

Bath Yard

DE126AD

Oakland Drive

DE126BE

Via Devana

DE126EL

Sweethill

DE127PT

Acresford Road

DE126BX

Moira Road

DE127RG

Measham Road

DE126HE

Woodlands Way

DE127FN

Orchard Close

DE126EB

Ashby Road

DE126DZ

Daybell Road

DE126EJ

Marquis Drive

DE126EW

Sweethill

DE118EW

Main Street

DE126GA

Millenium Avenue

DE126EF

Station Drive

DE127PR

Greenside Close

DE128AG

Acresford Road

DE126EN

Marston Close

DE127QN

Boncroft Gardens

DE127RX

Ashlar Drive

DE127PQ

New Street

DE127RY

Redfern Road

DE127RR

Buttercup Avenue

DE118AZ

Vicarage Close

DE118BE

Drift Close

DE118GT

Middleton Close

DE118AE

Main Street

DE126NE

Slackey Lane

DE127DT

Repton Road

DE127FD

Brambly Close

DE126DL

Prentice Close

DE127RU

Foxglove Avenue

DE126AW

Laud Close

DE126HD

Hazel Grove

DE118GE

Windmill Close

DE126BJ

Park Road

DE118FB

Ashby Woulds

DE127GU

Acresford Road

DE126AS

Shortheath Road

DE127FP

Hollybush Close

DE127RN

Dawkins Road

DE126ER

Norris Hill

DE117DL

Thorn Street

DE118ES

The Close

DE127RH

Pastures Lane

DE118BH

Butt Lane

DE126DX

Bramley Close

DE118AB

Main Street

DE126BB

Donisthorpe Lane

DE127QY

Coronation Lane

DE127RJ

New Street

DE118ET

John Street

DE118AQ

Strawberry Lane

DE118ER

Edward Street

DE126AP

Shortheath Road

DE126BP

Bath Lane

DE127QF

Ashby Road

DE128AH

Measham Road

DE126DU

Taylor Close

DE126ND

Spring Cottage Road

DE118BQ

Boothorpe Lane

DE127DZ

Orchard Way

DE127RL

Church Walk

DE117BT

Field Lane

DE118BA

Thorntop Close

DE118BL

Boothorpe Lane

DE127PY

Church Street

DE118FQ

Butterfly Gardens

DE126BD

Bath Lane

DE118GL

Pickering Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.