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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

CV130HE

Deacon Avenue

CV130LR

Chestnut Close

CV136NP

Church Walk

CV136PG

Wellsborough Road

CV93QJ

Kennel Cottages

CV130AE

Bosworth Road

CV130BP

Bosworth Road

CV130EG

Bagworth Road

CV130RE

Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone

CV130AR

Sutton Lane

CV130BZ

Main Street

CV130LX

St Catherines Avenue

CV130PU

Nailstone Road

CV136LS

Harris Bridge

CV93NP

Orton Lane

CV136LG

Crown Meadow

CV93QL

Grendon Road

CV93RH

Highfield Close

CV130BW

Hall Lane

CV130HN

May Meadow Close

CV136NA

Church Field

CV136NE

Poplar Terrace

CV136NJ

Congerstone Lane

CV93QZ

Ratcliffe Lane

CV130NA

Tudor Close

CV130DX

Cuthberts Yard

CV130HW

Little Mill Close

CV130LL

Park Street

CV93RX

Crow Lane

CV130HL

Ebenezer Cottages

CV130LD

Back Lane

CV130PE

Station Road

CV93NG

The Green

CV93RW

Church Croft

CV93SA

Hallfield Close

CV93SB

Flax Lane

CV130AU

Wood Lane

CV130BS

Main Street

CV130EE

Church Road

CV130JF

Orchard Close

CV93NT

Main Street

CV130DY

Newbold Road

CV130HH

Cunnery Close

CV130PT

Sycamore Close

CV130EU

Barton Road

CV130BN

Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston

CV93QX

Crow Lane

CV136NX

Mill Lane

CV130BY

Shackerstone Walk

CV130LQ

Barton Road

CV130PR

Westhaven Court

CV130QQ

Rectory Lane

CV130PD

Godsons Hill

CV130BX

Bosworth Road

CV130DB

Barton Road

CV130NY

Ambion Rise

CV130QR

Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston

CV93QF

Ashby Road

CV93NB

Atherstone Road

CV93PW

Ashby Road

CV130EP

Barton Road

CV136LU

Gibbet Lane

CV93RB

Twitchell Lane

CV130PA

St Peters Close

CV130PQ

Pipistrelle Drive

CV130AY

Sedgemere Road

CV130BB

Brascote Lane

CV130HA

Manor Road

CV130HR

Lount Road

CV93RY

Ash Croft

CV130AS

Little End

CV130QE

Main Street

CV130QS

Hall Lane

CV130EX

Curtis Way

CV130HX

Avondale Road

CV130LE

Market Place

CV130NZ

Redmoor Close

CV93QD

Main Street

CV130HQ

Meadow Road

CV130JE

Bosworth Road

CV130LT

Station Road

CV130PJ

Far Coton

CV130DR

Goatham Lane

CV130PX

Nailstone Road

CV130QY

Apple Tree Close

CV136DN

Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone

CV136NZ

St Peters Place

CV93RG

Watery Lane

CV93SW

Kingfisher Way

DE127DE

Derby Lane

CV130EF

Church Terrace

CV130HZ

Kirkman Close

CV93PP

Bilstone Road

CV93QY

Ratcliffe Lane

CV136PH

Bosworth Road

CV93NF

Pipe Lane

CV130EJ

West End

CV130EQ

Bagworth Road

CV130HS

Deeping Lane

CV130JB

Bagworth Road

Data Sources

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