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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

CV93PF

Pinwall Lane

CV130BS

Main Street

CV130HS

Deeping Lane

CV130HG

Smithy Close

CV130BF

Crab Tree Close

CV130BG

Bagworth Road

CV136NY

Allotment Lane

CV130NX

Heath Road

CV136NU

Chapel Lane

CV93NF

Pipe Lane

CV130QE

Main Street

CV130LB

Sutton Lane

CV93QB

Wood Lane

CV130LT

Station Road

CV130EW

Northfields

CV93PY

Cock Lane

CV130DN

Deeping Lane

CV130LE

Market Place

CV136NN

Church Road

CV93RU

Riverside Close

CV130BZ

Main Street

CV130BY

Shackerstone Walk

CV130HR

Lount Road

CV130ND

York Close

CV93PT

Burton Road

CV93NE

Occupation Road

CV130DZ

Newbold Road

CV93QH

Cottage Lane

CV130BD

Hinckley Road

CV93RG

Watery Lane

CV136FA

Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone

CV93NP

Orton Lane

CV130HX

Avondale Road

CV130JE

Bosworth Road

CV130JU

Warwick Lane

CV136LU

Gibbet Lane

CV130LF

Market Place

CV130LW

Cedar Drive

CV93RR

Orton Lane

CV93RQ

Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

CV130JY

Southfield Way

CV93QX

Crow Lane

CV130DF

Odstone Road

CV130LH

Harcourt Spinney

CV130LG

Church Street

CV136LW

Bilstone Road

CV93RA

Meadow Close

CV130ES

Gregory Close

CV136LY

Bosworth Road

CV136NT

St Marys Close

CV130LY

Weston Drive

CV136NR

Main Street

CV130EJ

West End

CV130QJ

Bagworth Road

CV93PJ

Church Street

CV130EB

Chapel Street

CV130NU

Spinney Hill

CV130NP

Station Road

CV130HH

Cunnery Close

CV130BW

Hall Lane

CV130HE

Deacon Avenue

CV136NL

Insleys Lane

CV136NG

Main Road

CV93SB

Flax Lane

CV136LS

Harris Bridge

CV130JX

Warwick Close

CV130BQ

Main Street

CV130NJ

Brookside

CV130NR

Station Road

CV136PD

Wellesborough Road

CV130RH

Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone

CV136NX

Mill Lane

CV130EP

Barton Road

CV130QY

Apple Tree Close

CV93PE

Ratcliffe Road

CV93ND

Pinwall Lane

CV130HA

Manor Road

CV130QW

Grange Road

CV130PJ

Far Coton

CV130QQ

Rectory Lane

CV130AZ

Thistle Close

CV136NA

Church Field

CV130PD

Godsons Hill

CV93PS

Burton Road

CV130QP

Barlestone Road

CV130QN

Grange Lane

CV130PF

Station Road

CV93NT

Main Street

CV93PN

Hallfields

CV130QB

Main Street

CV130NB

Stanley Road

CV130PE

Station Road

CV130LQ

Barton Road

CV130QG

Occupation Road

CV93QD

Main Street

CV130ED

Main Street

CV93RP

Twycross Road

CV130PY

Barton Lane

CV130QH

Church Road

CV93RJ

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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