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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

LE167PE

High Street

LE169AX

Nelson Street

LE160TD

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167JL

Kings Cottages

LE169AW

Logan Street

LE160EF

Riverside

LE167PT

Riverside

LE940AA

Riverside

LE167JS

Heygate Street

LE160SB

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE169NX

Naseby Close

LE160FX

Riverside

LE169JT

Fairfax Road

LE160SG

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE160HL

Riverside

LE169NT

Ireton Road

LE160RG

Adam And Eve Street

LE169PU

Market Harborough-Logan

LE167NA

The Broadway

Data Sources

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