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Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

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About

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the northwestern edge of the Hinckley and Bosworth borough. The area includes the village of Markfield, with its local amenities and community facilities, alongside the smaller settlements of Stanton under Bardon and Field Head. The ward is bordered by the M1 motorway, which influences its character, providing connectivity while also creating a distinct boundary. Surrounding farmland and wooded areas, such as parts of the National Forest, contribute to its semi-rural setting.

The local economy has historical ties to quarrying, particularly for granite, with some remnants of this industry still visible in the landscape. Markfield Park serves as a central green space for recreation. The ward's topography includes gradual slopes towards the River Sence, and it features a mix of older stone properties and more recent housing developments. Community life is focused around local schools, churches, and village halls, with regular events fostering a sense of local identity distinct from the larger urban centre of Hinckley to the south.

Area overview

On average Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead is £50,872 per year. There are 3 schools in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead is home to around 6,034 people, with a population density of about 395.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead Population
6,034
Population density
395.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.72(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.13(-58%)
Vehicle crime
5.8(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.63(-24%)
Burglary
4.64(+39%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,531
91.63%
Indian
146
2.42%
Other White
125
2.07%
Irish
36
0.6%
Chinese
32
0.53%
Total population: 6,036

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,535
30.08%
No qualifications
945
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
900
17.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
668
13.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
506
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 5,103

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,328
48.15%
Owns with a mortgage
875
31.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
268
9.72%
Social rents from council
132
4.79%
Other social rented
81
2.94%
Total households: 2,758

Property prices in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £310K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£329,000£312
Semi-Detached24£249,500£312
Terraced19£185,000£278
Flats4£129,200£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,500£149,950£160,000£129,950
2017£270,000£115,000£164,950£144,000
2018£280,000£93,250£190,000£150,000
2019£269,950£102,500£197,750£142,000
2020£300,000£153,000£200,000£153,000
2021£311,000£120,250£225,000£165,750
2022£352,500£126,000£232,000£188,475
2023£330,000£133,500£233,000£189,975
2024£325,000£120,000£238,725£185,000
2025£335,000£118,750£250,000£200,000
2026£450,000£146,200£254,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£233£204£188
2017£243£180£219£195
2018£232£145£220£205
2019£247£145£232£211
2020£249£241£229£221
2021£271£220£260£243
2022£315£192£281£272
2023£330£177£288£275
2024£299£209£298£254
2025£309£159£296£285
2026£324£221£314£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

Is Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead safe?

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead?

The median sale price in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead is £255,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead?

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead?

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead sits around rank 25,801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead?

The average household income in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead is around £50,872 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead?

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead is represented by 2 elected councillors: Christopher David Lambert (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Claire Stacey Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

LE679XQ

Quarrymans Court

LE679UA

Altar Stones Lane

LE679HA

The Laurels

LE679WZ

Bracken Walk

LE679QA

Stanton Lane

LE679QG

Browns Blue Close

LE679UD

Ashby Road

LE679TY

Link Rise

LE679TL

Meadow Lane

LE679RD

Jacqueline Road

LE679WG

Oakfield Avenue

LE679WT

Meadow Lane

LE679SL

Roecliffe Close

LE679AH

Furrow Close

LE679SQ

Bradgate Road

LE679AB

Horsepool Avenue

LE679UH

Church Drive

LE679QT

Turnpike Way

LE679QR

Barn Way

LE679RG

Leicester Road

LE679TR

Main Street

LE679RF

Leicester Road

LE679TB

Broad Lane

LE679RA

Charnwood Drive

LE679NA

Wesley Way

LE679QJ

The Coppice

LE679PE

Old House Lane

LE679SG

Woodhouse Close

LE679SH

Whitcroft Close

LE679TJ

Ellistown Lane

LE679SB

The Blossoms

LE679RX

Oak Green

LE679RS

Beech Walk

LE679SJ

Warren Close

LE679UE

Avery Drive

LE679TE

Cliffe Hill

LE679XJ

Hopwood Drive

LE679QL

Countryman Way

LE679UG

Croftway

LE679SE

Swithland Close

LE679UF

Birchfield Avenue

LE679PU

Shaw Lane

LE679PD

Billa Barra Lane

LE679RZ

Pinewood Court

LE679XE

Huntsman Close

LE671FA

Battleflat Lane

LE679UU

Main Street

LE679WD

The Green

LE679WN

Rectory Road

LE679TZ

Bell Close

LE679AL

Grange Way

LE679PP

Little Shaw Lane

LE679TQ

Main Street

LE679QB

Whitwick Road

LE679XL

Doctor Wright Close

LE679RW

Birch Close

LE679UQ

Little Markfield

LE679RR

The Paddock

LE679XF

The Chase

LE679WQ

Oakfield Avenue

LE679SZ

The Elms

LE679RH

Leicester Road

LE679UL

Dandees Close

LE679AS

Ridge Close

LE679TT

Stanton Lane

LE679UX

Main Street

LE679TN

Main Street

LE679YW

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

LE679RQ

Pinewood Drive

LE679XP

Chitterman Way

LE679TP

Main Street

LE679XB

Marston Drive

LE679QS

Valley Road

LE671FF

Stanton Lane

LE679ZY

Chitterman Way

LE679RE

Leicester Road

LE679WH

Oakfield Avenue

LE679SP

Linford Crescent

LE679RP

Thornton Lane

LE679TW

Cliffe Hill Road

LE679WW

The Rushes

LE679AJ

Grange Way

LE679AA

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

LE679UW

Main Street

LE679PX

Altar Stones Lane

LE679WL

Walnut Close

LE679XG

Marston Drive

LE679WF

Upland Drive

LE679TF

Warner Close

LE679TD

Main Street

LE679UR

London Road

LE679UJ

Dabey Close

LE679AD

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

LE679WB

Queen Street

LE679PY

Hill Lane Close

LE679TH

Everard Way

LE679US

Leicester Road

LE679WJ

Neville Drive

LE679WP

Poplar Avenue

LE679LA

Upland Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.