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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
3/10
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
18.21(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.76(-47%)
Vehicle crime
6.34(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.3(-29%)
Public order
3.8(-46%)
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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 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
Detached44£509,033
Flats3£170,000
Semi-Detached34£305,000
Terraced14£198,500

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

CV130NS

Springfield Avenue

CV130JN

Main Street

CV130NX

Heath Road

CV130PP

Southfield Way

CV130QP

Barlestone Road

CV136NY

Allotment Lane

CV93NH

Crow Lane

CV93RQ

Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

CV130AZ

Thistle Close

CV130HG

Smithy Close

CV130JZ

Beckett Avenue

CV130PY

Barton Lane

CV130QF

Vero's Lane

CV130AW

Ashby Road

CV130DW

Bull In The Oak

CV130RL

Barton Road

CV130EN

Westfields

CV130JY

Southfield Way

CV130LW

Cedar Drive

CV130QD

The Oval

CV130RD

Smithy Lane

CV130RJ

Northumberland Avenue

CV93QB

Wood Lane

CV93RP

Twycross Road

CV93RU

Riverside Close

CV130DT

Newbold Road

CV130LZ

Lancaster Avenue

CV130QW

Grange Road

CV93NR

Norton Lane

CV93QS

Church Lane

CV93RN

St James Close

CV130BD

Hinckley Road

CV130DD

Barton Road

CV130FD

Boston Sidings

CV130HJ

Chapman Close

CV130JQ

Spinney Drive

CV130QU

Newton Lane

CV136NN

Church Road

CV93QA

Main Street

CV93PJ

Church Street

CV130JS

Station Road

CV136LY

Bosworth Road

CV93HA

Orton Lane

CV93NQ

Warton Lane

LE676PW

Ibstock Road

CV130BF

Crab Tree Close

CV130DH

Nailstone Road

CV130HP

Osbaston Hollow

CV136NU

Chapel Lane

CV93PT

Burton Road

CV93RZ

Oakfield Way

CV130BG

Bagworth Road

CV130EY

Newbold Court

CV130JT

Back Lane

CV93QE

Nob Hill

CV130AA

Shenton Lane

CV130BA

Bosworth Road

CV130BJ

Garden Crescent

CV130DS

Bosworth Lane

CV130NT

Heath Road

CV136NQ

Gopsall Road

CV93RL

Mill Lane

CV130BE

Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston

CV130AT

Church Lane

CV130JA

Bagworth Road

CV130JW

Main Street

CV130QG

Occupation Road

CV130RA

St Giles Close

CV136NB

Barton Road

CV130ES

Gregory Close

CV130JG

Meadow Road

CV93RA

Meadow Close

CV130AN

Saints Walk

CV130HF

Copedale Close

CV93PL

Main Road

CV130DG

West End

CV130QN

Grange Lane

CV136NF

Shadows Lane

CV130EH

Washpit Lane

CV130RB

Rectory Lane

CV93PQ

Sheepy Road

CV93RR

Orton Lane

CV130JD

Garlands Lane

CV130LA

Shenton Lane

CV93NE

Occupation Road

CV93PR

Burton Road

CV130BT

Shackerstone Lane

CV130LB

Sutton Lane

CV130LF

Market Place

CV130LJ

The Park

CV136NL

Insleys Lane

CV93ND

Pinwall Lane

CV93NL

Orton Road

CV130HD

The Glebe

CV130LS

Rectory Lane

CV130PZ

Hinckley Road

CV93PS

Burton Road

CV130AX

Main Street

CV130PL

Horseshoe Close

CV130SA

The Pingle

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.