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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

LE671BB

Park Lane

LE671HS

Burditt Close

LE679PY

Hill Lane Close

LE679TF

Warner Close

LE679WD

The Green

LE679QR

Barn Way

LE679RH

Leicester Road

LE679XP

Chitterman Way

LE679QL

Countryman Way

LE679WB

Queen Street

LE679WU

Chitterman Way

LE679RG

Leicester Road

LE679RP

Thornton Lane

LE679XB

Marston Drive

LE671AF

Main Street

LE671GU

Hawthorne Road

LE679AE

St John Cole Crescent

LE679NB

Chambers Close

LE679TR

Main Street

LE671BZ

Warwick Close

LE679UE

Avery Drive

LE671AR

Reservoir Road

LE671BQ

Almond Way

LE679SE

Swithland Close

LE679TQ

Main Street

LE671AT

The Hollow

LE679QS

Valley Road

LE679WH

Oakfield Avenue

LE671AJ

Main Street

LE679RY

Chitterman Way

LE679TG

Everard Crescent

LE671AG

Main Street

LE671HP

Daisy Close

LE679SS

The Hawthorns

LE679WL

Walnut Close

LE679XH

Chapman Close

LE671BN

Station Road

LE679DA

Luke Jackson Way

LE679PU

Shaw Lane

LE679XJ

Hopwood Drive

LE671GE

Wood Road

LE679AD

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

LE679QQ

Robinson Way

LE679RR

The Paddock

LE679SR

Beacon Close

LE679WW

The Rushes

LE671AA

Church Lane

LE671BH

Station Road

LE671HL

Jackson Road

LE679PD

Billa Barra Lane

LE679TZ

Bell Close

LE679TY

Link Rise

LE679QJ

The Coppice

LE679TH

Everard Way

CV130NG

Heath Road

LE671DE

Church Hill

LE671DF

Heath Road

LE679RT

Beech Close

LE671BP

Park Lane

LE671DT

Lime Grove

LE671PG

Interlink Way South

LE679QG

Browns Blue Close

LE679SA

Pinewood Drive

LE671HN

Beacon View

LE679AS

Ridge Close

LE679NA

Wesley Way

LE679QB

Whitwick Road

LE679TW

Cliffe Hill Road

LE679UN

Forest Road

LE671AD

Highfields

LE671FA

Battleflat Lane

LE671GS

Round House Close

LE679WJ

Neville Drive

LE671DX

White House Close

LE679RF

Leicester Road

LE679US

Leicester Road

LE99FT

Coley Lane

LE671BX

Warwick Close

LE671HR

Murphy Drive

LE671HJ

Bloxsom Close

LE99FS

Merrylees Industrial Estate

LE671GX

Barlestone Road

LE679TN

Main Street

LE679UB

Ashby Road

LE679UD

Ashby Road

LE679UJ

Dabey Close

LE671DD

Barlestone Road

LE671DR

Thornton Lane

LE679WE

The Nook

LE679RJ

Ratby Lane

LE679UG

Croftway

LE679WP

Poplar Avenue

LE671AY

Beech Drive

LE671HT

Howden Close

LE679AL

Grange Way

LE679QH

Woodland Close

LE679TD

Main Street

LE679RZ

Pinewood Court

LE679SJ

Warren Close

LE679UT

Main Street

Data Sources

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