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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 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
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

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Thornborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 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
Detached15£305,000
Semi-Detached10£220,000
Terraced9£175,000

10 years median price trend in Thornborough

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.