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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

DE127FD

Brambly Close

DE127RU

Foxglove Avenue

DE118GE

Windmill Close

DE126AW

Laud Close

DE126BJ

Park Road

DE126HD

Hazel Grove

DE126AS

Shortheath Road

DE126ER

Norris Hill

DE127FP

Hollybush Close

DE127RN

Dawkins Road

DE117DL

Thorn Street

DE118ES

The Close

DE118FB

Ashby Woulds

DE127GU

Acresford Road

DE127RH

Pastures Lane

DE118AB

Main Street

DE118BH

Butt Lane

DE126DX

Bramley Close

DE126BB

Donisthorpe Lane

DE127QY

Coronation Lane

DE118AQ

Strawberry Lane

DE118ER

Edward Street

DE118ET

John Street

DE126AP

Shortheath Road

DE126BP

Bath Lane

DE126DU

Taylor Close

DE126ND

Spring Cottage Road

DE127QF

Ashby Road

DE128AH

Measham Road

DE118BQ

Boothorpe Lane

DE127RJ

New Street

DE117BT

Field Lane

DE118BA

Thorntop Close

DE118BL

Boothorpe Lane

DE127DZ

Orchard Way

DE127PY

Church Street

DE127RL

Church Walk

DE118FQ

Butterfly Gardens

DE118GL

Pickering Drive

DE126BD

Bath Lane

DE127QX

Burton Road

LE652TT

Moira Road

DE118BB

Main Street

DE126EE

Paradise Close

DE126EU

Tandy Avenue

DE126NH

Swains Close

DE127QR

Narrow Lane

DE126EP

Chestnut Close

DE126NA

Spring Cottage Road

DE127QL

The Peterleas

DE127RQ

Bodkin Row

DE118BW

Briar Close

DE126AT

Furnace Lane

DE118GZ

Moira Road

DE118AA

Heath Lane

DE126HT

Devon Close

DE126AF

Measham Road

DE126BU

Old Farm Gardens

DE127PS

Chapel Street

DE118FY

Bluebell Grove

DE126AJ

Measham Road

DE126AL

Shortheath Road

DE126ET

Coronation Avenue

DE127QG

Ashby Road

DE126BG

Whitworth Close

DE126DH

Gorse Lane

DE126DP

Ashby Road

DE126HL

Sycamore Drive

DE127DW

Cottons Way

DE127PU

Talbot Place

DE117BS

Ashby Road

DE118FZ

Oakway Drive

DE118HG

Hillfield Close

DE127QA

Ramscliff Avenue

DE127QU

Burton Road

DE127RF

Measham Road

DE118GD

Occupation Road

DE118GN

Winfield Way

DE126DB

Keepers Close

DE126EZ

Blackfordby Lane

DE126HW

Cherry Tree Court

DE118HJ

Ashby Woulds

DE126DN

Ashby Road

DE126EQ

New Row

DE127QD

Moira Road

DE127RT

Cowslip Close

DE118AG

Well Lane

DE126BH

Poplar Avenue

DE118AJ

Elstead Lane

DE118AR

Fenton Avenue

DE118HE

Sankey Drive

DE126DS

Regan Road

DE126BY

Orchard Close

DE127RE

School Street

DE126AZ

Donisthorpe Lane

DE126EA

Albion Close

DE127QQ

Measham Road

DE127SA

Forest Point

DE118AT

Church Close

DE118GY

Lewis Drive

Data Sources

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