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About

Thornborough ward is a rural area within North West Leicestershire, primarily composed of the villages of Heather, Ibstock, and Ravenstone with Snibston. The landscape is characterised by farmland and former coal mining sites, reflecting its industrial past. The settlement pattern is dispersed, with these communities forming the ward's population centres.

A notable local feature is the Snibston Discovery Park, which has evolved from a colliery site into a country park. The area contains sections of the Ashby Canal, providing a linear green corridor. Economic activity includes agriculture and light industry, with commuting links to larger towns in the region.

Area overview

On average Thornborough has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thornborough is £49,768 per year. There are 4 schools in Thornborough: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thornborough is home to around 2,020 people, with a population density of about 1,017.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thornborough Population
2,020
Population density
1,017.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
80.69(+134%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.06(+161%)
Public order
17.82(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.87(+73%)
Other theft
9.9(+74%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,927
95.44%
Other White
45
2.23%
Other
10
0.5%
Irish
9
0.45%
Other Asian
5
0.25%
Total population: 2,019

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
441
25.39%
No qualifications
417
24.01%
Level 3 (A level)
287
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
229
13.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
172
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 1,737

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
465
50.05%
Owns with a mortgage
310
33.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
74
7.97%
Social rents from council
48
5.17%
Other forms of private rent
18
1.94%
Total households: 929

Property prices in Thornborough

Median price£236,250
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£216K – £301K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 (about £258 per square foot) in Thornborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£320,000£283
Semi-Detached14£222,250£251
Terraced7£180,000£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198,750£152,500£131,250
2017£222,000£160,000£125,000
2018£255,500£170,000£111,000
2019£285,000£168,000£113,000
2020£247,750£188,475£147,000
2021£280,000£207,500£151,000
2022£326,500£220,000£166,000
2023£292,000£227,500£212,500
2024£295,000£224,000£160,000
2025£300,000£220,500£155,000
2026£305,000£225,250£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£190£160
2017£198£199£149
2018£246£189£173
2019£216£192£150
2020£214£210£217
2021£278£206£186
2022£282£269£203
2023£253£251£217
2024£259£258£213
2025£290£232£224
2026£260£259£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thornborough in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Thornborough

Is Thornborough safe?

Thornborough records about 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Thornborough?

The median sale price in Thornborough is £236,250 (about £258 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Thornborough?

Thornborough has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Thornborough?

Thornborough scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Thornborough sits around rank 26,830 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Thornborough?

The average household income in Thornborough is around £49,768 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Thornborough?

Thornborough is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter Moult (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.