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Donisthope & Blackfordby

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Donisthope & Blackfordby Population

8,722

Population density

429.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,289

95.02%

Other White

129

1.48%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.63%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.63%

Indian

0.62%

Total population: 8,723

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	63	£350,000	£210,900	£282,500	£395,000	£576,500
Flats	1	£92,500	£92,500	£92,500	£92,500	£92,500
Semi-Detached	54	£240,000	£111,040	£218,875	£260,000	£296,125
Terraced	22	£200,000	£146,050	£161,250	£218,750	£246,925

10 years median price trend in Donisthope & Blackfordby

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Donisthope & Blackfordby

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