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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 10.1% 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. The median sale price in Markfield & Thornton is £265,000 (around £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £202,500 and £335,000. There are 4 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
10.1%
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

Median price: £265,000
Price per sq ft: £288
Sales (last 12 months): 129
Typical range (middle 50%): £203K – £335K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Markfield & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,000,000.

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 & Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£345,800£313
Semi-Detached45£245,000£292
Terraced25£175,000£252
Flats4£129,200£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Markfield & Thornton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Markfield & Thornton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248,500£149,950£165,000£128,725
2017£270,000£115,000£164,975£144,000
2018£267,000£93,250£187,000£150,250
2019£290,000£102,500£197,000£140,000
2020£295,000£153,000£193,000£150,000
2021£315,000£120,250£210,000£166,250
2022£340,000£126,000£234,000£188,975
2023£345,000£133,500£230,000£190,000
2024£333,500£115,000£236,500£189,000
2025£332,000£118,750£249,000£181,000
2026£355,000£146,200£242,500£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Markfield & Thornton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Markfield & Thornton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£233£193£183
2017£232£180£219£189
2018£219£145£208£196
2019£229£145£227£203
2020£241£241£219£196
2021£259£220£256£225
2022£306£192£282£265
2023£313£177£282£256
2024£300£162£296£238
2025£310£159£290£272
2026£313£221£292£260
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Markfield & Thornton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Markfield & Thornton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hinckley and Bosworth district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,853
Band C£2,118
Band D£2,383
Band E£2,912
Band F£3,442
Band G£3,971
Band H£4,765

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.