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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

CV130NL

Brookside

CV130FA

Yew Tree Close

CV93RN

St James Close

CV93NG

The Green

CV93QJ

Kennel Cottages

CV130DS

Bosworth Lane

CV93RF

Wellsborough Road

CV130DP

The Park

CV130DW

Bull In The Oak

CV93NH

Crow Lane

CV130JQ

Spinney Drive

CV93PU

Orton Lane

CV93QQ

Assheton Lane

CV130BU

Congerstone Lane

CV130JS

Station Road

CV130HF

Copedale Close

CV130AT

Church Lane

CV130DH

Nailstone Road

CV130NY

Ambion Rise

CV130PL

Horseshoe Close

CV130LL

Park Street

CV130NS

Springfield Avenue

CV130PH

Hillside

CV130HB

Manor Road

CV130ER

Barton Road

CV130NW

Pipistrelle Drive

CV93RH

Highfield Close

CV130JZ

Beckett Avenue

CV130PA

St Peters Close

CV93PL

Main Road

CV130PX

Nailstone Road

CV130BA

Bosworth Road

CV130PB

Priory Road

CV136LX

Shackerstone Road

CV130EZ

Main Street

CV130HQ

Meadow Road

CV93PR

Burton Road

CV130DY

Newbold Road

CV130JL

Ferrers Croft

CV130RJ

Northumberland Avenue

CV93RT

Twycross Road

CV130RD

Smithy Lane

CV130LA

Shenton Lane

CV130HU

Bosworth Road

CV130EX

Curtis Way

CV130JW

Main Street

CV130PZ

Hinckley Road

CV130NZ

Redmoor Close

CV130AR

Sutton Lane

CV130LD

Back Lane

CV130BT

Shackerstone Lane

CV130JG

Meadow Road

CV93PP

Bilstone Road

CV93QS

Church Lane

CV130LX

St Catherines Avenue

CV130PG

Pipistrelle Drive

CV93QE

Nob Hill

CV93NQ

Warton Lane

CV93PQ

Sheepy Road

CV130DQ

Green Lane

CV136DN

Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone

CV130BX

Bosworth Road

CV136NB

Barton Road

CV93FN

Badham Close

CV93SW

Kingfisher Way

CV130RB

Rectory Lane

CV130EA

New Street

CV93HA

Orton Lane

CV130HD

The Glebe

CV130PU

Nailstone Road

CV130EH

Washpit Lane

DE127DE

Derby Lane

CV130QL

Bagworth Road

CV130JP

Station Road

CV130BL

Bosworth Road

CV130LS

Rectory Lane

CV130HP

Osbaston Hollow

CV130LZ

Lancaster Avenue

CV93QR

Main Road

CV136PG

Wellsborough Road

CV136ND

Twycross Lane

CV130BE

Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston

CV130HN

May Meadow Close

CV130AE

Bosworth Road

CV136NZ

St Peters Place

CV130JB

Bagworth Road

CV130QU

Newton Lane

CV130PN

Shenton Lane

CV130HW

Little Mill Close

CV93QL

Grendon Road

CV130NE

Moorland Close

CV130PQ

Pipistrelle Drive

CV93NJ

Orton Lane

CV130RA

St Giles Close

CV130EG

Bagworth Road

CV130EY

Newbold Court

CV130BN

Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston

CV130HT

Bosworth Road

CV93SZ

Kingfisher Way

CV130DJ

Main Street

Data Sources

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