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Market Harborough Central

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About

Market Harborough Central is the town's commercial and historic core, centred around The Square. This area features a mix of independent shops, national retailers, and traditional market stalls that operate on set days. The streets, such as High Street and St Mary's Road, are lined with buildings showcasing architecture from Georgian to Victorian periods. The historic Old Grammar School, a timber-framed building dating from 1614, sits just off the main thoroughfare.

The area functions as a key transport hub with the railway station providing direct links to London. Local amenities include the indoor market hall, council offices, and several banks. A network of alleyways and lanes connects the main shopping streets, leading to quieter courtyards and service areas. The central location makes it the primary point for bus services across the district and surrounding villages.

Area overview

On average Market Harborough Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Market Harborough Central is £42,856 per year. There are 3 schools in Market Harborough Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Market Harborough Central is home to around 6,552 people, with a population density of about 3,375.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Market Harborough Central Population
6,552
Population density
3,375.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.74(+25%)
Shoplifting
18.32(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.09(+4%)
Public order
12.06(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.46(+27%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,802
88.57%
Other White
247
3.77%
Indian
99
1.51%
African
79
1.21%
Irish
56
0.85%
Total population: 6,551

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,609
29.15%
No qualifications
1,140
20.66%
Level 3 (A level)
826
14.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
767
13.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
657
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 5,519

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
959
31.44%
Owns with a mortgage
697
22.85%
Other social rented
640
20.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
509
16.69%
Social rents from council
114
3.74%
Total households: 3,050

Property prices in Market Harborough Central

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £258,500 in Market Harborough Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Market Harborough Central 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 Harborough Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£547,500
Flats14£207,500
Semi-Detached34£317,500
Terraced30£238,125

10 years median price trend in Market Harborough Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Market Harborough Central.

All postcodes in Market Harborough Central

LE167NX

High Street

LE169PU

Market Harborough-Logan

LE167LF

Shropshire Place

LE167LU

Albert Road

LE167AT

Holly Close

LE167FL

Albert Road

LE167NP

Talbot Yard

LE160RG

Adam And Eve Street

LE160SD

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE160SW

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167NZ

Doddridge Road

LE167PE

High Street

LE167PF

York Street

LE167PW

Millers Yard

LE169BU

Brooklands Gardens

LE169QA

Pear Tree Gardens

LE160RD

Adam And Eve Street

LE167BS

Park Drive

LE167PA

The Square

LE169BP

Manor Walk

LE167BF

Blackfriars Place

LE167QP

Albany Road

LE160RA

Adam And Eve Street

LE167AG

Adam And Eve Street

LE160SY

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167BU

Poplars Court

LE167ED

Andrew Macdonald Close

LE169EH

Auriga Street

LE160AN

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167AL

Aldwinckles Yard

LE169AN

Highfield Street

LE169HE

Northampton Road

LE167HU

Warwick Close

LE160SG

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE160TH

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167BA

Rockingham Road

LE167BL

Windsor Court

LE167QG

Albany Road

LE167ZH

Riverside

LE160JJ

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167JF

Burnmill Road

LE167NQ

Dingley Terrace

LE169BZ

Coventry Road

LE160TA

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167LX

Ashfield Road

LE167XA

Symington Way

LE169AE

East Street

LE169AR

Logan Street

LE169EZ

Bindley Court

LE167EW

Oak Close

LE167DL

The Headlands

LE167DS

St Marys Road

LE169AX

Nelson Street

LE167DN

Mill Hill Road

LE160HL

Riverside

LE160RE

Adam And Eve Street

LE167DZ

St Mary's Road

LE167LZ

The Broadway

LE167QD

Rockingham Road

LE169AQ

Hearth Street

LE169YW

Church Lane

LE167JW

Hammond Way

LE169PQ

Stuart Road

LE160RF

Adam And Eve Street

LE160SF

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE160TB

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167PX

Riverside

LE167QL

High Street

LE169AA

Abbey Street

LE169AT

Abbey Mews

LE169WN

Riverside

LE160SH

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167JH

Crescent Close

LE167LH

Worcester Drive

LE169ED

Stamford Close

LE160SX

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167FH

St Marys Road

LE167QE

Rockingham Road

LE169AF

Goward Street

LE167JZ

Meadow Street

LE169QG

Angel Street

LE160SB

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167DJ

The Headlands

LE167PP

Rockingham Road

LE169QQ

Fairfield Road

LE160SE

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167AQ

High Street

LE167AU

Leicester Road

LE167HY

Bowden Lane

LE169DL

Walcot Road

LE169FU

Hearth Street

LE160SQ

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167EP

Jubilee Gardens

LE167JL

Kings Cottages

LE169AZ

Admiral Court

LE169DJ

School Lane

LE169HS

Walcot Road

LE167DE

Great Bowden Road

LE167NH

Doddridge Road

LE167PR

Saxon Close

Data Sources

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