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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

LE679LA

Upland Close

LE679TA

Billa Barra Lane

LE679UP

Hill Side

LE671AE

Highfields

LE679RE

Leicester Road

LE679SX

Mayflower Walk

LE679AJ

Grange Way

LE99FE

Merrylees Road

LE671BD

Station Terrace

LE679UA

Altar Stones Lane

Data Sources

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