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Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna

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About

The area around Market Bosworth, Barlestone and Sheepy Magna is characterised by rural Leicestershire countryside, with undulating farmland and scattered woodland. The Ashby Canal passes through, its towpath providing a route for walking and cycling. Market Bosworth functions as a local centre with independent shops and a historic market place, while Barlestone and Sheepy Magna are smaller villages with a mix of older cottages and modern housing.

The landscape is defined by the former Ashby coalfield, with several restored country parks now occupying old mining sites. The area is known for the Battle of Bosworth Field, with the visitor centre located on the contested battlefield site. Agricultural land use remains prominent, with sheep and cattle grazing in fields bordered by mature hedgerows.

Area overview

On average Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna is £58,875 per year. There are 10 schools in Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna is home to around 8,677 people, with a population density of about 91.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna Population
8,677
Population density
91.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.86(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.84(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.42(-27%)
Vehicle crime
5.3(+29%)
Other theft
3.92(-31%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,291
95.53%
Other White
115
1.33%
Irish
49
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.47%
Indian
38
0.44%
Total population: 8,679

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,631
36.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,251
17.17%
No qualifications
1,140
15.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,030
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
634
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 7,284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,697
45.93%
Owns with a mortgage
1,159
31.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
10.83%
Social rents from council
201
5.44%
Other social rented
111
3%
Total households: 3,695

Property prices in Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna 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 Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced15£205,000
Detached38£477,500
Flats3£170,000
Semi-Detached36£275,000

10 years median price trend in Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna.

All postcodes in Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna

CV130DX

Cuthberts Yard

CV130DA

Bosworth Road

CV130RL

Barton Road

CV130SD

Butt Close

CV93PW

Ashby Road

CV130EU

Barton Road

CV130BJ

Garden Crescent

CV93QU

Main Road

CV130AY

Sedgemere Road

CV93QT

Park View

CV93RY

Ash Croft

CV93RS

Twycross Road

CV130DL

Congerstone Lane

CV136NQ

Gopsall Road

CV130DG

West End

CV93NL

Orton Road

CV130EL

Bosworth Road

CV93NN

Main Street

CV136NW

Station Road

CV130PR

Westhaven Court

CV130EN

Westfields

CV93QP

Atherstone Road

CV130AU

Wood Lane

CV93NR

Norton Lane

CV130JD

Garlands Lane

CV136PH

Bosworth Road

CV130PT

Sycamore Close

CV130ET

Gregory Road

CV93SY

Rodney Gardens

CV130AA

Shenton Lane

CV130AX

Main Street

CV130LU

Sycamore Way

CV130LP

The Park

CV136PE

Dovecot Close

CV93RL

Mill Lane

CV130NA

Tudor Close

CV136NJ

Congerstone Lane

CV136NP

Church Walk

CV130HY

Manor Road

CV130QS

Hall Lane

LE671GY

Wood Road

CV130DT

Newbold Road

CV136NF

Shadows Lane

CV130SA

The Pingle

CV130DU

Orton Close

CV93PZ

Chapel Lane

LE676PW

Ibstock Road

CV130LJ

The Park

CV136AT

Insley's Lane

CV130JT

Back Lane

CV93PG

Sheepy Road

CV93QF

Ashby Road

CV130QT

Newton Lane

CV130LR

Chestnut Close

CV130JF

Orchard Close

CV130LN

The Park

CV136LZ

Main Street

CV130AS

Little End

CV136LG

Crown Meadow

CV136NE

Poplar Terrace

CV93QN

Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

CV93PX

Atherstone Road

CV93RX

Crow Lane

CV130AN

Saints Walk

CV130EF

Church Terrace

CV130HL

Ebenezer Cottages

CV130FD

Boston Sidings

CV130QF

Vero's Lane

CV130DR

Goatham Lane

CV130NT

Heath Road

CV130PP

Southfield Way

CV130EQ

Bagworth Road

CV130GZ

Market Mews

CV93SA

Hallfield Close

CV130EE

Church Road

CV93QA

Main Street

CV130JA

Bagworth Road

CV130BH

Derby Lane

CV136NH

Shackerstone Road

CV93NW

Orton Lane

CV130JN

Main Street

CV130QX

Malthouse Close

CV130DD

Barton Road

CV93RD

Brookside Place

CV93RE

Sibson Road

CV130DE

Carlton Road

CV93QG

The Croft

CV130BB

Brascote Lane

CV130QD

The Oval

CV130BP

Bosworth Road

CV130RE

Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone

CV93QY

Ratcliffe Lane

CV130DB

Barton Road

CV93RB

Twitchell Lane

CV130HZ

Kirkman Close

CV130AW

Ashby Road

CV130QA

Ibstock Road

CV93NB

Atherstone Road

CV93RW

Church Croft

CV130HJ

Chapman Close

Data Sources

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