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Markfield & Thornton

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About

Markfield & Thornton form a largely residential area on the western edge of Hinckley and Bosworth, characterised by a mix of housing developments and open green spaces. The landscape is defined by its position on the edge of the National Forest, with older village cores giving way to newer estates. Local amenities are centred around community schools and small parades of shops serving daily needs.

The area is notable for the Thornton Reservoir, a large body of water surrounded by woodland and walking paths. This provides a focal point for recreation, with fishing and birdwatching common activities. The surrounding countryside features several public footpaths connecting to the wider National Forest network.

Area overview

On average Markfield & Thornton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Markfield & Thornton is £50,872 per year. There are 5 schools in Markfield & Thornton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Markfield & Thornton is home to around 9,064 people, with a population density of about 277.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Markfield & Thornton Population
9,064
Population density
277.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.74(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.16(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.85(-22%)
Vehicle crime
5.85(+40%)
Other theft
4.74(-18%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,305
91.64%
Other White
193
2.13%
Indian
193
2.13%
Irish
57
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.53%
Total population: 9,063

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,273
30.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,357
18.3%
No qualifications
1,314
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,027
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
715
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 7,417

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,690
43.24%
Owns with a mortgage
1,355
34.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
8.85%
Social rents from council
223
5.71%
Other social rented
193
4.94%
Total households: 3,908

Property prices in Markfield & Thornton

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Markfield & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Markfield & Thornton 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 Markfield & Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached71£335,000
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached46£241,250
Terraced24£192,500

10 years median price trend in Markfield & Thornton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Markfield & Thornton.

All postcodes in Markfield & Thornton

LE679TE

Cliffe Hill

LE671AB

Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton

LE679UR

London Road

LE671AN

Merrylees Road

LE679SY

Ratby Lane

LE679WF

Upland Drive

LE671AL

Markfield Lane

LE679QT

Turnpike Way

LE679RA

Charnwood Drive

LE671AW

Hawthorne Drive

LE679SW

Janes Way

LE679ZY

Chitterman Way

LE671AH

Main Street

LE671BR

Meadow Close

LE671DN

Main Street

LE679WG

Oakfield Avenue

LE679WA

Park Avenue

LE671BT

Markfield Lane

LE679QA

Stanton Lane

LE679RL

Thompson Court

LE679UW

Main Street

LE679SQ

Bradgate Road

LE679YW

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

LE679UH

Church Drive

LE671DL

Heath Road

LE671DQ

The Square

LE679PE

Old House Lane

LE679SP

Linford Crescent

LE679WX

Ulverscroft Way

LE679XN

Cooper Close

LE671BW

Maynard Walk

LE671BY

Sharpes Close

LE679XL

Doctor Wright Close

LE671DB

Old School Lane

LE679PP

Little Shaw Lane

LE671AP

Merrylees Road

LE679RW

Birch Close

LE671BS

The Orchards

LE671FF

Stanton Lane

LE679RU

Chestnut Walk

LE679SZ

The Elms

LE679WQ

Oakfield Avenue

LE671BJ

Station Road

LE679PX

Altar Stones Lane

LE679RD

Jacqueline Road

LE679UX

Main Street

LE679WN

Rectory Road

LE679TB

Broad Lane

LE679TU

Thornton Lane

LE679XQ

Quarrymans Court

LE671AX

St Peters Drive

LE679PW

Shaw Lane

LE671BU

Maynard Close

LE679QW

Ratby Lane

LE679SB

The Blossoms

LE679UU

Main Street

LE679HA

The Laurels

LE679SN

Bradgate Road

LE679UQ

Little Markfield

LE679WT

Meadow Lane

LE671AQ

Mill Lane

LE679RQ

Pinewood Drive

LE671BA

Northfield Estate

LE679AB

Horsepool Avenue

LE679RB

Jacqueline Road

LE679SH

Whitcroft Close

LE679ST

Mayflower Close

LE679TS

Forest Road

LE679TT

Stanton Lane

LE679TX

Preston Close

LE679WR

St Michaels Close

LE679WY

Bracken Way

LE671GW

Chestnut Drive

LE679PN

Hill Lane Industrial Estate

LE679RS

Beech Walk

LE679QU

The Pinfold

LE679RX

Oak Green

LE679XF

The Chase

LE679XG

Marston Drive

LE671AU

Oakwood Close

LE671BL

Station Road

LE679PH

Priory Lane

LE679SL

Roecliffe Close

LE679TJ

Ellistown Lane

LE679UF

Birchfield Avenue

LE671HW

Laurel Close

LE679AH

Furrow Close

LE671AS

Stanton Lane

LE679SG

Woodhouse Close

LE679TP

Main Street

LE671GT

Bagworth Lane

LE671BG

Durham Walk

LE671DY

Chantrell Close

LE679TL

Meadow Lane

LE679UL

Dandees Close

LE679WZ

Bracken Walk

LE679XE

Huntsman Close

LE671BE

Durham Close

LE679AA

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

LE679WS

Lillingstone Close

Data Sources

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