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Thringstone & Swannington

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About

Thringstone and Swannington are neighbouring villages situated on the western edge of Charnwood Forest in North West Leicestershire. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing and open countryside, with views towards the distinctive ridge of the National Forest. Historically, both settlements were shaped by coal mining, with their development closely linked to the now-defunct local collieries that once dominated the landscape and local economy.

A specific legacy of this industrial past is the restored Swannington Incline, an early railway slope that forms a prominent feature within the countryside. The area now offers a network of public footpaths and bridleways, including routes along old mineral railway lines, connecting to wider trails through the regenerating woodlands of the National Forest project. The villages maintain their own community facilities and local pubs, serving a population that now largely commutes to nearby towns for work.

Area overview

On average Thringstone & Swannington has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thringstone & Swannington is £51,488 per year. There are 4 schools in Thringstone & Swannington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thringstone & Swannington is home to around 5,834 people, with a population density of about 802.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thringstone & Swannington Population
5,834
Population density
802.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.05(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.48(-32%)
Public order
6.34(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.97(-33%)
Vehicle crime
3.6(-13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,488
94.05%
Other White
132
2.26%
Other
33
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.5%
Indian
23
0.39%
Total population: 5,835

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,188
24.32%
No qualifications
1,175
24.06%
Level 3 (A level)
825
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
704
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
491
10.05%
Total 16+ residents: 4,884

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,184
45.78%
Owns with a mortgage
794
30.7%
Social rents from council
254
9.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
193
7.46%
Other social rented
83
3.21%
Total households: 2,586

Property prices in Thringstone & Swannington

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £331K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Thringstone & Swannington area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thringstone & Swannington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£359,950£298
Semi-Detached28£230,000£258
Terraced15£179,500£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thringstone & Swannington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thringstone & Swannington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253,000£156,000£124,000
2017£262,000£172,500£125,000
2018£272,750£170,000£142,500
2019£315,000£165,500£146,500
2020£291,500£185,000£133,000
2021£310,000£205,000£148,000
2022£325,000£207,500£165,000
2023£295,000£216,750£188,500
2024£335,000£230,000£172,500
2025£330,250£230,000£175,000
2026£370,000£237,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thringstone & Swannington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thringstone & Swannington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£186£149
2017£212£204£159
2018£225£204£186
2019£243£188£157
2020£231£201£186
2021£269£229£179
2022£276£249£224
2023£303£228£234
2024£259£264£212
2025£289£250£209
2026£282£261£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thringstone & Swannington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thringstone & Swannington in the last year.

All postcodes in Thringstone & Swannington

LE673TG

Spring Lane

LE678PX

Aspens Hollow

LE678LD

Clover Place

LE678QH

Limby Hall Lane

LE678JQ

Homestead Road

LE678QL

Main Street

LE675DR

Field View

LE678LY

Swallowdale

LE678JB

Badgers Croft

LE678AP

Mill Lane

LE675FB

Rock View Close

LE675EP

Howe Road

LE675AX

Talbot Street

LE678NQ

Fortnam Close

LE673GB

Bridle Road

LE678LH

Hensons Lane

LE678RN

New Close

LE678QF

Limby Hall Lane

LE678QR

Spring Lane

LE675BL

Mossdale

LE678LW

Ash Dale

LE673TL

Thornborough Road

LE678ND

Main Street

LE678LE

Clyde Court

LE678QQ

Spring Lane

LE675DL

Church Lane

LE678LB

Booth Road

LE675DE

Brooks Lane

LE678DD

Brook Lane

LE673HB

Telford Way

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.