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Market Harborough-Little Bowden

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About

Market Harborough-Little Bowden ward encompasses the historic town centre and its immediate northern residential neighbourhoods, including the area around Little Bowden. The streets feature a mix of Georgian, Victorian, and more modern housing, with local shopping concentrated along the High Street and The Square. The canal basin of the Market Harborough arm of the Grand Union Canal sits near the town's core, providing a focal point for narrowboats and walkers.

The ward is defined by the Welland Valley, with the River Welland forming its northern boundary. This creates a distinct edge between the urban area and the open countryside of Northamptonshire. The Symington's building, a former corset factory with its distinctive clock tower, stands as a prominent local landmark repurposed for retail and residential use. Community life centres on the traditional street market held multiple days a week.

Area overview

On average Market Harborough-Little Bowden has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Market Harborough-Little Bowden is £61,804 per year. There are 2 schools in Market Harborough-Little Bowden: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Market Harborough-Little Bowden is home to around 5,695 people, with a population density of about 1,393.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Market Harborough-Little Bowden Population
5,695
Population density
1,393.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.85(-13%)
Shoplifting
14.75(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.29(-25%)
Public order
7.2(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.44(-27%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,113
89.78%
Other White
193
3.39%
Indian
100
1.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
60
1.05%
Irish
43
0.76%
Total population: 5,695

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,969
42.82%
Level 3 (A level)
773
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
631
13.72%
No qualifications
524
11.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
357
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 4,598

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
896
38.49%
Owns outright
895
38.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
381
16.37%
Other social rented
63
2.71%
Shared ownership
48
2.06%
Total households: 2,328

Property prices in Market Harborough-Little Bowden

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £384,950 in Market Harborough-Little Bowden area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Market Harborough-Little Bowden 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-Little Bowden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£422,475
Flats8£87,250
Semi-Detached21£294,995
Terraced8£236,326

10 years median price trend in Market Harborough-Little Bowden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Market Harborough-Little Bowden.

Data Sources

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