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Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston

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About

Kirby Muxloe is dominated by the substantial ruins of its 15th-century brick-built castle, set within a moat and parkland. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments extending from the historic core. Local amenities are centred around the main roads, serving the community with schools and shops. The surrounding landscape includes playing fields and pockets of woodland, providing green spaces for recreation.

Thurlaston is a smaller, linear village situated to the south, characterised by its position along the A426. The settlement retains a rural feel with older properties near its centre, though modern housing has expanded its footprint. Agricultural land and the nearby River Soar influence its boundaries. The area is known for its fishing lakes, which are a local leisure destination set within the wider pastoral surroundings.

Area overview

On average Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston is £59,464 per year. There are 2 schools in Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston is home to around 7,551 people, with a population density of about 322.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston Population
7,551
Population density
322.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.91(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.43(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.84(-48%)
Vehicle crime
2.65(-36%)
Other theft
2.65(-54%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,211
82.25%
Indian
647
8.57%
Other White
175
2.32%
Other
115
1.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
69
0.91%
Total population: 7,551

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,378
38.32%
Level 3 (A level)
990
15.95%
No qualifications
944
15.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
847
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
527
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 6,205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,399
45.45%
Owns with a mortgage
1,124
36.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
295
9.58%
Other social rented
162
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
45
1.46%
Total households: 3,078

Property prices in Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,000 up to £3,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston 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 Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£480,000
Flats1£167,000
Semi-Detached19£280,000
Terraced12£230,000

10 years median price trend in Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston.

All postcodes in Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston

LE92JG

Kirby Lane

LE92BB

Desford Road

LE92AU

Main Street

LE92HH

Barry Drive

LE92BX

The Huntings

LE33JX

Juniper Close

LE92BN

Hedgerow Lane

LE99JD

Desford Road

LE92BL

Gullet Lane

LE92HN

Cherry Tree Avenue

LE92HJ

Barry Drive

LE33NJ

Brickman Close

LE33NN

Kestrel Close

LE92LP

Maytree Drive

LE92DH

Oakcroft Avenue

LE92AJ

Carlyon Court

LE33SH

Kirkwood Close

LE33QW

Bosworth Way

LE97TA

Church Street

LE92DE

Garfit Road

LE92HS

Harene Crescent

LE92HT

Hawthorn Close

LE97TE

Desford Road

LE92BD

Desford Road

LE92AB

Castle Road

LE92HD

Barbara Avenue

LE33LR

Hinckley Road

LE97TJ

Leicester Road

LE33LZ

Henry Close

LE92AF

Farley Way

LE93BP

Field View Close

LE92HF

Barry Close

LE33PJ

Hinckley Road

LE92JN

Valjean Crescent

LE92BA

Barns Close

LE93AU

Main Street

LE97TW

Tyers Close

LE97NU

Watery Gate Lane

LE92LT

Ellis Drive

LE97TF

Enderby Road

LE92HG

Barry Drive

LE93AD

Cheney End

LE92DN

Wilshere Close

LE92DQ

Abbot Close

LE33NL

Magnolia Close

LE33JZ

Oak Spinney Park

LE92AD

Church Road

LE92DX

Mancetter Close

LE33PH

Hinckley Road

LE93BN

Sports Field Lane

LE92AZ

Castle Road

LE33SG

Ranger Close

LE97TQ

Nursery Close

LE33NP

Falcon Close

LE93WP

Fosse Normanton

LE97TN

Moat Close

LE33SP

Rowan Close

LE92JH

Martin Avenue

LE92EB

Hewitt Drive

LE33LX

Somerfield Way

LE92LB

Maytree Close

LE93AF

Cheney Court

LE33NH

Blue Pots Close

LE92AP

Main Street

LE92ES

Station Close

LE92LQ

Cherry Tree Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.