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Lubenham

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About

Lubenham ward encompasses the village of Lubenham and its surrounding rural land, situated just west of Market Harborough. The area is defined by the River Welland, which forms its southern boundary, and contains a mix of residential streets and working farmland. The historic core includes buildings of local limestone, with the parish church being a notable landmark. Development has been contained, maintaining a clear separation from the neighbouring town.

The local economy has traditional connections to agriculture, though many residents now commute. The area includes the site of the former Lubenham airfield, which has been largely returned to agricultural use. Public footpaths follow parts of the old railway line and riverbank, providing access to the countryside. The ward functions with its own community facilities, including a primary school and village hall, sustaining a distinct identity separate from the larger urban area nearby.

Area overview

On average Lubenham has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lubenham is £63,060 per year. The median sale price in Lubenham is £417,500 (around £318 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £298,248 and £487,500. There are 3 schools in Lubenham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lubenham is home to around 2,995 people, with a population density of about 88.3 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

106

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lubenham Population

2,995

Population density

88.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

53.76(+56%)

Other crime

15.03(+537%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.35(+39%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.01(-53%)

Other theft

6.68(+17%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

2,609

87.17%

Other White

109

3.64%

Indian

1.27%

Caribbean

1.17%

Irish

0.8%

Total population: 2,993

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,001

37.97%

Level 3 (A level)

496

18.82%

No qualifications

326

12.37%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

325

12.33%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

248

9.41%

Total 16+ residents: 2,636

Housing

Owns outright

423

41.43%

Owns with a mortgage

367

35.95%

Private landlord or letting agency

113

11.07%

Other social rented

6.66%

Other forms of private rent

2.55%

Total households: 1,021

Property prices in Lubenham

Median price: £417,500

Price per sq ft: £318

Sales (last 12 months): 79

Typical range (middle 50%): £298K – £488K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £318 per square foot) in Lubenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lubenham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	45	£470,000	£325	£376,799	£435,000	£575,000	£946,399
Semi-Detached	17	£300,000	£317	£260,000	£284,996	£332,500	£367,400
Terraced	14	£238,000	£283	£137,547	£159,497	£295,000	£391,063
Flats	3	£190,000	£318	£181,000	£185,000	£257,500	£311,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lubenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lubenham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£417,500	—	£267,475	£247,250
2017	£433,650	—	£232,475	£189,975
2018	£392,498	—	£254,998	£250,000
2019	£417,500	—	£250,000	£224,975
2020	£435,000	—	£270,000	£231,250
2021	£430,000	—	£280,000	£255,950
2022	£459,998	£184,000	£319,995	£220,000
2023	£449,995	£290,000	£300,000	£295,000
2024	£459,995	—	£305,000	£244,975
2025	£477,950	—	£305,000	£255,000
2026	£470,000	£190,000	£332,500	£250,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lubenham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£343	—	£214	£253
2017	£299	—	£276	£307
2018	£302	—	£295	£285
2019	£306	—	£226	£314
2020	£290	—	£254	£252
2021	£299	—	£278	£316
2022	£341	£312	£265	£276
2023	£339	£284	£285	£280
2024	£320	—	£293	£341
2025	£339	—	£322	£283
2026	£340	£318	£289	£300

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Harborough district.

Band A£1,593

Band B£1,859

Band C£2,124

Band D£2,390

Band E£2,921

Band F£3,452

Band G£3,983

Band H£4,780

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lubenham ward.

Local councillors

Jo Asher

Lubenham - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

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Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lubenham

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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