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Market Harborough-Little Bowden

About

Market Harborough-Little Bowden ward is located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire. The area includes the town centre of Market Harborough, known for its historic buildings and independent shops. Little Bowden, a former village, is now a residential area with a mix of housing styles. The ward is served by local amenities, including schools, parks, and transport links such as the A6 road and Market Harborough railway station.

The ward features a blend of urban and suburban characteristics, with the town centre offering retail and leisure facilities, while the outskirts provide quieter residential streets. Open spaces like Welland Park and the Grand Union Canal add recreational opportunities. The area has a range of community services, including healthcare facilities and libraries, catering to its population. Market Harborough-Little Bowden maintains a balance between its commercial hub and residential appeal.

Area overview

On average Market Harborough-Little Bowden has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Market Harborough-Little Bowden is £46,626 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).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Market Harborough-Little Bowden Population

5,695

Population density

1,393.8 per km²

Demographics

British

5,113

89.78%

Other White

193

3.39%

Indian

100

1.76%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.05%

Irish

0.76%

Total population: 5,695

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

896

38.49%

Owns outright

895

38.45%

Private landlord or letting agency

381

16.37%

Other social rented

2.71%

Shared ownership

2.06%

Total households: 2,328

Property prices in Market Harborough-Little Bowden

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Market Harborough-Little Bowden area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	65	£445,000	£322,000	£375,000	£525,000	£700,799
Flats	9	£92,500	£61,000	£73,500	£146,500	£254,000
Semi-Detached	17	£310,000	£242,400	£280,000	£375,000	£442,000
Terraced	17	£227,500	£180,272	£215,000	£255,000	£315,000

10 years median price trend in Market Harborough-Little Bowden

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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