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Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

England / East Midlands / Harborough / Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

About

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft are three villages located northeast of Leicester, within the Harborough district. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older properties and newer developments. Green spaces like Scraptoft Local Nature Reserve and Thurnby Lodge Playing Fields provide outdoor recreation. The villages retain a semi-rural feel, with farmland surrounding the settlements.

Local amenities include primary schools, convenience stores, and pubs, while larger retail and leisure facilities are found in nearby Leicester. Transport links include regular bus services to the city and easy access to the A47. The area appeals to families and commuters seeking a quieter setting close to urban conveniences. Community events, such as the Scraptoft Village Show, help maintain a sense of local identity.

Area overview

On average Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft is £48,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft Population
8,848
Population density
379.7 per km²

Demographics

British
5,611
63.41%
Indian
1,933
21.84%
Other
229
2.59%
Other White
195
2.2%
Other Asian
144
1.63%
Total population: 8,849

Housing

Owns outright
1,506
43.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,355
38.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
257
7.36%
Other social rented
191
5.47%
Shared ownership
113
3.24%
Total households: 3,493

Property prices in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached71£450,000
Flats7£144,000
Semi-Detached23£310,000
Terraced14£205,000

10 years price trend in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

All postcodes in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

LE22FJ

Church Lane

LE79RG

Randles Close

LE79RX

The Pines

LE79TX

Foxglove Avenue

LE79UJ

Pulford Drive

LE79UT

Ivatt Close

LE79XP

Beeby Road

LE79GB

Gaulby Lane

LE79GJ

School Lane

LE79HN

Uppingham Road

LE79LU

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

LE79NE

Dalby Avenue

LE79PF

Forest Rise

LE79PR

Gresley Close

LE79QT

Stirling Drive

LE79SW

Hinks Avenue

LE79WJ

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

LE79DW

Harcourt Grove

LE79HH

Ingarsby Lane

LE79PY

Court Road

LE79QU

Leas Close

LE79TE

Church Hill

LE22FL

Gartree Road

LE79GG

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

LE79ND

Hartopp Close

LE79SX

Hall Road

LE79UP

Campion Way

LE22FG

Gartree Road

LE79FQ

Beeby Road

LE79XT

Fieldfare Close

LE79PB

Charnwood Drive

LE79TD

Church Hill

LE79UD

Pulford Drive

LE79UE

Springbrook Drive

LE79NB

Goddard Close

LE79UR

Southfield Close

LE79XQ

Shepherds Reach

LE52NT

Thurncourt Gardens

LE79BN

Orchard Close

LE79HS

Stacey Avenue

LE79RB

Chestnut Drive

LE79SU

Covert Lane

LE79TR

Boundary Close

LE79WP

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

LE79XU

Woodpecker Close

LE79FW

Church Hill

LE79GA

Elizabeth Close

LE79HL

Firs Road

LE79TT

Willows End

LE79WN

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

LE79GU

Firs Road

LE79PH

The Spinney

LE79QA

Uppingham Road

LE79RW

The Copse

LE79RL

Hollies Way

LE79TH

The Drive

LE79TS

Fielders Drive

LE79UX

Honeysuckle Close

LE79HD

Linwal Avenue

LE79PA

Court Road

LE79PG

Forest Rise

LE79PX

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

LE79QP

Sturrock Close

LE79SY

Hall Road

LE79TZ

Cowslip Lane

LE79FT

Church Hill

LE79QQ

Grange Park

LE79GF

Firs Close

LE79QD

Gilstead Close

LE79PQ

Padwell Lane

LE79TP

Church Hill

LE79UF

Station Lane

LE79UH

Rose Acre Close

LE79GQ

Scotland Lane

LE79HP

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

LE79HQ

Forsells End

LE79RY

Uppingham Road

LE79UQ

Ivatt Close

LE79WR

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

LE22FH

Shady Lane

LE52LZ

Telford Way

LE79DU

Zouche Way

LE79FU

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

LE79GE

Main Street

LE79HT

Chapel Close

LE79SA

Hamilton Lane

LE79ST

Church Hill

LE52LX

Station Road

LE79FR

Coulter Close

LE79HF

Thomas Close

LE79LW

Harris Drive

LE79PT

Sedgefield Drive

LE79QB

Uppingham Road

LE79QH

Holmleigh Gardens

LE79RR

Uppingham Road

LE79UW

Lyncroft Leys

LE79YL

Bert Cole Lane

LE79WG

Spencer Clarke Road

LE79WQ

Alice Hawkins Drive

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Data Sources

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