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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 45 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
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
20.3(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.61(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.63(-24%)
Vehicle crime
4.63(+12%)
Public order
4.19(-39%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,305
91.64%
Indian
193
2.13%
Other White
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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £268,250 in Markfield & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,000,000.

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
Flats2£118,750
Detached57£338,000
Terraced26£172,500
Semi-Detached43£250,000

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

LE679QU

The Pinfold

LE679TE

Cliffe Hill

LE679UD

Ashby Road

LE679TD

Main Street

LE679AH

Furrow Close

LE671DX

White House Close

LE679NB

Chambers Close

LE679RE

Leicester Road

CV130NG

Heath Road

LE679UE

Avery Drive

LE679TB

Broad Lane

LE679PY

Hill Lane Close

LE679AB

Horsepool Avenue

LE679SS

The Hawthorns

LE679TG

Everard Crescent

LE679WT

Meadow Lane

LE679RR

The Paddock

LE679NA

Wesley Way

LE679XQ

Quarrymans Court

LE671BZ

Warwick Close

LE671GW

Chestnut Drive

LE99FE

Merrylees Road

LE679TS

Forest Road

LE679UJ

Dabey Close

LE679TT

Stanton Lane

LE671HS

Burditt Close

LE679TN

Main Street

LE671BY

Sharpes Close

LE679QR

Barn Way

LE679QL

Countryman Way

LE679WH

Oakfield Avenue

LE679SZ

The Elms

LE679RF

Leicester Road

LE671DY

Chantrell Close

LE679RU

Chestnut Walk

LE671GT

Bagworth Lane

LE679UW

Main Street

LE671BB

Park Lane

LE679UQ

Little Markfield

LE679LA

Upland Close

LE671GS

Round House Close

LE671GU

Hawthorne Road

LE679UT

Main Street

LE679SQ

Bradgate Road

LE671AF

Main Street

LE679PP

Little Shaw Lane

LE679RS

Beech Walk

LE671BE

Durham Close

LE679UG

Croftway

LE671BD

Station Terrace

LE671BN

Station Road

LE679ZY

Chitterman Way

LE679ST

Mayflower Close

LE671HN

Beacon View

LE679YW

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

LE679XJ

Hopwood Drive

LE679TQ

Main Street

LE679QW

Ratby Lane

LE679SW

Janes Way

LE671HP

Daisy Close

LE679QQ

Robinson Way

LE671HT

Howden Close

LE679RX

Oak Green

LE671BG

Durham Walk

LE679TH

Everard Way

LE671DL

Heath Road

LE679AD

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

LE679SE

Swithland Close

LE679WW

The Rushes

LE679PE

Old House Lane

LE679TP

Main Street

LE671AQ

Mill Lane

LE679WG

Oakfield Avenue

LE679WU

Chitterman Way

LE679XP

Chitterman Way

LE679WQ

Oakfield Avenue

LE679SX

Mayflower Walk

LE671FA

Battleflat Lane

LE671DD

Barlestone Road

LE679PD

Billa Barra Lane

LE679UH

Church Drive

LE679XB

Marston Drive

LE679XN

Cooper Close

LE671BW

Maynard Walk

LE671AR

Reservoir Road

LE679RD

Jacqueline Road

LE679WS

Lillingstone Close

LE679QT

Turnpike Way

LE671BQ

Almond Way

LE679WD

The Green

LE671AS

Stanton Lane

LE671GX

Barlestone Road

LE679TY

Link Rise

LE679UU

Main Street

LE671HR

Murphy Drive

LE671DN

Main Street

LE679AE

St John Cole Crescent

LE679SJ

Warren Close

LE671PG

Interlink Way South

LE679QG

Browns Blue Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.