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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 93 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-Detached33£305,000
Terraced13£200,000

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

CV130DL

Congerstone Lane

CV130HB

Manor Road

CV130NB

Stanley Road

CV130PF

Station Road

CV136PD

Wellesborough Road

CV93RF

Wellsborough Road

CV93SZ

Kingfisher Way

CV130NL

Brookside

CV130RH

Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone

CV93QU

Main Road

CV93SY

Rodney Gardens

CV130BQ

Main Street

CV130PH

Hillside

CV136LW

Bilstone Road

CV93QP

Atherstone Road

CV93QR

Main Road

CV130BL

Bosworth Road

CV136NH

Shackerstone Road

CV130DZ

Newbold Road

CV130JP

Station Road

CV130PN

Shenton Lane

CV136LX

Shackerstone Road

CV136NW

Station Road

CV130PB

Priory Road

CV136AT

Insley's Lane

CV130DN

Deeping Lane

CV130EB

Chapel Street

CV93QG

The Croft

CV93RT

Twycross Road

CV130ET

Gregory Road

CV130EZ

Main Street

CV130HT

Bosworth Road

CV130QA

Ibstock Road

CV93NJ

Orton Lane

CV130BH

Derby Lane

CV130FA

Yew Tree Close

CV136LZ

Main Street

CV93RJ

Mill Lane

CV93PZ

Chapel Lane

CV130EW

Northfields

CV130LH

Harcourt Spinney

CV136ND

Twycross Lane

CV130DE

Carlton Road

CV130EA

New Street

CV130JX

Warwick Close

CV93FN

Badham Close

CV93PX

Atherstone Road

CV93RD

Brookside Place

CV130LU

Sycamore Way

CV130NR

Station Road

CV93RS

Twycross Road

CV130DU

Orton Close

CV130ND

York Close

CV136PE

Dovecot Close

CV136NT

St Marys Close

CV130DA

Bosworth Road

CV130DP

The Park

CV130HY

Manor Road

CV130JU

Warwick Lane

CV130NE

Moorland Close

CV130NW

Pipistrelle Drive

CV130QB

Main Street

CV93NN

Main Street

CV93PY

Cock Lane

CV93QQ

Assheton Lane

CV93QT

Park View

LE671GY

Wood Road

CV136NR

Main Street

CV130DJ

Main Street

CV130JJ

Rushey Close

CV93PN

Hallfields

CV93QH

Cottage Lane

CV130BU

Congerstone Lane

CV130ER

Barton Road

CV130SD

Butt Close

CV136NG

Main Road

CV136FA

Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone

CV130DQ

Green Lane

CV130GZ

Market Mews

CV130JH

Bagworth Road

CV130LY

Weston Drive

CV130QT

Newton Lane

CV93NW

Orton Lane

CV130DF

Odstone Road

CV130NU

Spinney Hill

CV130QH

Church Road

CV130QJ

Bagworth Road

CV93PF

Pinwall Lane

CV93PG

Sheepy Road

CV93RE

Sibson Road

CV130ED

Main Street

CV130EL

Bosworth Road

CV130HU

Bosworth Road

CV130JL

Ferrers Croft

CV130LP

The Park

CV130NJ

Brookside

CV130NP

Station Road

CV130QX

Malthouse Close

CV93PU

Orton Lane

CV93QN

Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.