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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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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
172
Deprivation level
2/10
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
91.09(+166%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.95(+234%)
Public order
19.8(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.32(+146%)
Vehicle crime
14.85(+255%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,927
95.44%
Other White
45
2.23%
Other
10
0.5%
Irish
9
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
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

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 in Thornborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thornborough 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 Thornborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£290,000
Semi-Detached10£222,000
Terraced7£160,000

10 years median price trend in Thornborough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornborough.

All postcodes in Thornborough

LE675BS

Langton Close

LE675EZ

Robinson Road

LE675DZ

Brooks Lane

LE675AH

City Of Three Waters

LE675FJ

Berrington Court

LE675AJ

Carter Dale

LE675AN

Grace Dieu Road

LE675BF

Rockland Rise

LE675AF

Carr Hill Road

LE675DG

Brooks Lane

LE675BD

Temple Hill

LE675EN

Parsonwood Paddock

LE675DR

Field View

LE675BQ

Farndale

LE675DF

Brooks Lane

LE675AS

Loughborough Road

LE675DL

Church Lane

LE675BR

Holcombe Close

LE675AP

Grace Dieu Road

LE675BE

Eveden Close

LE673TN

Thornborough Road

LE675BH

Rosedale

LE675AX

Talbot Street

LE673GB

Bridle Road

LE675JZ

Cooper Close

LE675AQ

Loughborough Road

LE675AR

Loughborough Road

LE675AT

Parsonwood Hill

LE675ER

Howe Road

LE673TG

Spring Lane

LE675EP

Howe Road

LE673TL

Thornborough Road

LE675FB

Rock View Close

LE675DY

Martin Close

LE675AU

Parsonwood Hill

LE679AG

Thornborough

LE673TJ

Thornborough Road

LE675AL

Dumps Road

LE675DS

Howe Court

LE675HE

School Lane

LE675DE

Brooks Lane

LE675AZ

Talbot Street

LE675BB

Temple Hill

LE675BJ

Cragdale

LE675AB

Bryans Close

LE675AE

Cademan Street

LE675AW

Talbot Street

LE675BL

Mossdale

LE675DQ

Church Lane

LE675BP

Coverdale

LE675AY

Talbot Street

LE675ES

Valley Way

LE675FL

Three Waters View

LE675HA

North Street

LE675BA

The Hockley

LE675HU

The Elms

Data Sources

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