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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £330K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Donisthope & Blackfordby area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Donisthope & Blackfordby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£335,000£286
Semi-Detached37£240,000£261
Terraced20£167,500£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Donisthope & Blackfordby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Donisthope & Blackfordby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224,250£117,000£159,998£125,000
2017£255,000£122,450£165,000£142,951
2018£277,500£132,500£180,950£134,500
2019£300,000—£184,950£150,000
2020£335,995£134,500£217,750£145,000
2021£325,000£128,000£208,000£168,750
2022£355,000£132,500£212,500£163,500
2023£375,000£130,000£215,500£183,000
2024£347,000£126,000£227,500£195,000
2025£319,250—£245,000£180,000
2026£352,500—£235,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Donisthope & Blackfordby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Donisthope & Blackfordby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£181£191£192
2017£206£184£196£191
2018£222£202£198£173
2019£239—£212£191
2020£246£205£232£179
2021£251£177£226£218
2022£279£200£250£261
2023£274£216£255£228
2024£284£220£265£255
2025£293—£269£257
2026£286—£241£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Donisthope & Blackfordby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Donisthope & Blackfordby in the last year.

All postcodes in Donisthope & Blackfordby

DE118BA

Thorntop Close

DE118GP

Lawton Road

DE126DS

Regan Road

DE126EE

Paradise Close

DE126NE

Slackey Lane

DE126HH

Elm Grove

DE118GJ

Bluebell Mews

LE652TT

Moira Road

DE127RZ

The Old Stables

DE127RE

School Street

DE126AQ

Sunset Gardens

DE126AS

Shortheath Road

DE127SA

Forest Point

DE118ES

The Close

DE118GX

Barnes Lane

DE117BY

Ashby Road

DE126DU

Taylor Close

DE118AS

Parkers Close

DE127PN

The Green

DE128AQ

Acresford Road

DE127QD

Moira Road

DE126EP

Chestnut Close

DE118ER

Edward Street

DE126AD

Oakland Drive

DE127RP

Daisy Close

DE127QT

Chapel Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.