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Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna Population

8,677

Population density

91.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,291

95.53%

Other White

115

1.33%

Irish

0.56%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.47%

Indian

0.44%

Total population: 8,679

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	44	£509,033	£264,775	£400,000	£691,250	£799,250
Flats	3	£170,000	£152,000	£160,000	£322,500	£444,500
Semi-Detached	33	£305,000	£161,400	£230,000	£350,000	£451,000
Terraced	13	£200,000	£158,000	£185,000	£265,000	£346,700

10 years median price trend in Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna

All postcodes in Market Bosworth, Barlestone & Sheepy Magna

CV130LG

Church Street

CV130LN

The Park

CV130PG

Pipistrelle Drive

CV130QL

Bagworth Road

CV93PE

Ratcliffe Road

Data Sources

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

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