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Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

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About

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden is a ward in the Harborough district of Leicestershire. The area includes the historic market town of Market Harborough, known for its well-preserved buildings and bustling town centre. Great Bowden, a nearby village, retains a rural character with traditional cottages and open fields. The ward also covers Arden, a quieter residential area with a mix of housing types.

The ward benefits from good transport links, including the A6 road and Market Harborough railway station, providing connections to Leicester and London. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure facilities, catering to both urban and rural communities. The area is known for its strong sense of community, with events like the Market Harborough Carnival bringing residents together. Green spaces, such as the Welland Park, offer recreational opportunities.

Area overview

On average Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden is £40,086 per year. There are 3 schools in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden Population
5,935
Population density
607.6 per km²

Demographics

British
5,432
91.59%
Other White
187
3.15%
Indian
64
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
0.76%
Irish
33
0.56%
Total population: 5,931

Housing

Owns outright
993
36.48%
Owns with a mortgage
738
27.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
15.54%
Other social rented
370
13.59%
Shared ownership
81
2.98%
Total households: 2,722

Property prices in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,500 up to £2,700,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£600,000
Flats20£202,500
Semi-Detached35£310,000
Terraced18£243,500

10 years price trend in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

All postcodes in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

LE167AA

Church Square

LE167DH

The Crescent

LE167JB

Burnmill Road

LE167NA

The Broadway

LE167QA

Frank Burditt Drive

LE940AA

Riverside

LE160TG

Market Harborough Central

LE160SA

Market Harborough Central

LE167JX

Meadow Close

LE167AJ

Market Harborough Central

LE167HA

Green Lane

LE167HN

Station Road

LE167JJ

The Crescent

LE167LS

Overfield Avenue

LE167LT

Adam And Eve Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.