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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 87 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
87
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
38.16(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.48(-2%)
Shoplifting
15.87(+83%)
Public order
12.67(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.23(+38%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 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
Flats19£207,000
Semi-Detached31£295,000
Terraced27£240,000
Detached9£515,000

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

LE169PF

Pride Place

LE167AG

Adam And Eve Street

LE167XA

Symington Way

LE167JN

Bowden Lane

LE169WB

Riverside

LE167LB

The Oval

LE167PZ

Riverside

LE169AT

Abbey Mews

LE167NX

High Street

LE167LF

Shropshire Place

LE167BU

Poplars Court

LE167QG

Albany Road

LE167QJ

Albany Road

LE169WN

Riverside

LE169PE

Nithsdale Avenue

LE167BA

Rockingham Road

LE169AG

Harcourt Street

LE160FW

Riverside

LE167BL

Windsor Court

LE167AQ

High Street

LE169RA

Fairfield Road

LE167DN

Mill Hill Road

LE167JF

Burnmill Road

LE167JR

Heygate Street

LE167PR

Saxon Close

LE167PH

Fernie Road

LE160RD

Adam And Eve Street

LE160SS

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE169AE

East Street

LE169AF

Goward Street

LE167DE

Great Bowden Road

LE167JW

Hammond Way

LE169AL

Highfield Street

LE160RA

Adam And Eve Street

LE167NQ

Dingley Terrace

LE167ZG

Riverside

LE167LE

Shropshire Close

LE940AE

Riverside

LE169DL

Walcot Road

LE167PP

Rockingham Road

LE169DR

Welland Park Road

LE167NL

High Street

LE167JQ

Park Mews

LE167JP

Hammond Way

LE169QA

Pear Tree Gardens

LE169DW

Welland Park Road

LE160RB

Adam And Eve Street

LE167JU

Kings Road

LE167PG

Hillside Road

LE169PH

Stuart Road

LE167NR

High Street

LE167NB

Church Square

LE167PD

High Street

LE167ZJ

Riverside

LE167JX

Meadow Close

LE167PU

Riverside

LE940AD

Riverside

LE160TH

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE169QG

Angel Street

LE167EP

Jubilee Gardens

LE160GL

Riverside

LE169AQ

Hearth Street

LE160SE

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167EW

Oak Close

LE167ED

Andrew Macdonald Close

LE160JJ

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167DS

St Marys Road

LE160AN

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE160ST

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167QF

Euro Business Park

LE167QH

Clarence Street

LE167LS

Overfield Avenue

LE167NJ

High Street

LE169PQ

Stuart Road

LE167AJ

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167AA

Church Street

LE940AB

Riverside

LE160ZZ

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167AF

High Street

LE167DA

Arden Close

LE167DZ

St Mary's Road

LE167JJ

The Crescent

LE167LA

Orchard Street

LE160SD

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167HU

Warwick Close

LE169EZ

Bindley Court

LE169DJ

School Lane

LE167ZH

Riverside

LE167QE

Rockingham Road

LE160JF

Riverside

LE169HA

Nithsdale Crescent

LE160TG

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE169HS

Walcot Road

LE167AS

Birtley Coppice

LE169QQ

Fairfield Road

LE167BT

Leicester Road

LE167BS

Park Drive

LE167JZ

Meadow Street

LE169PG

Skippon Close

LE169AR

Logan Street

Data Sources

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