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England / East Midlands / Harborough

About

Harborough district is located in the East Midlands, covering parts of Leicestershire and bordering Northamptonshire and Rutland. The area includes market towns like Market Harborough, Lutterworth, and Broughton Astley, along with rural villages and farmland. The district is known for its historic architecture, with many buildings dating back to the medieval and Georgian periods. The Grand Union Canal runs through the area, offering scenic routes for walking and boating.

Economically, Harborough has a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and retail, with several business parks and industrial estates. The district is well-connected by road, with the M1 and M6 motorways nearby, and rail links to London and Birmingham. Open spaces like the Welland Valley and Swinford Reservoir provide opportunities for outdoor activities. The area also hosts events such as the Market Harborough Carnival and Lutterworth Food Festival.

Area overview

On average Harborough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harborough is £47,041 per year. There are 48 schools in Harborough: 36 primary (2 Outstanding and 28 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harborough Population
97,625
Population density
165 per km²

Demographics

British
85,474
87.56%
Indian
4,250
4.35%
Other White
2,608
2.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
762
0.78%
Other
691
0.71%
Total population: 97,623

Housing

Owns outright
16,484
40.79%
Owns with a mortgage
14,148
35.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
4,687
11.6%
Other social rented
3,126
7.73%
Shared ownership
805
1.99%
Total households: 40,414

Property prices in Harborough

Based on 1,447 recent sales, the median property price is £336,950 in Harborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £2,700,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached735£450,000
Flats71£157,500
Semi-Detached388£287,000
Terraced253£240,000

10 years price trend in Harborough

All wards in Harborough

Billesdon & Tilton

Bosworth

Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton

Broughton Astley South & Leire

Dunton

Fleckney

Glen

Kibworths

Lubenham

Lutterworth East

Lutterworth West

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

Market Harborough-Little Bowden

Market Harborough-Logan

Market Harborough-Welland

Misterton

Nevill

Thurnby & Houghton

Ullesthorpe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.