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About

Thringstone ward encompasses the village of the same name along with the nearby community of Swannington. It sits on the edge of the National Forest, with its landscape shaped by a history of coal mining. The area is characterised by residential streets and local amenities, with open fields and woodland providing green spaces. The remains of the Swannington incline, an early railway feature, are a notable historical site in the locality.

The ward's geography includes undulating terrain leading towards Charnwood Forest. A network of public footpaths connects the settlements to surrounding countryside and heritage trails. Community life centres on local schools, sports facilities, and village halls. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the larger nearby towns, with its own historical narrative tied to the region's industrial past.

Area overview

On average Thringstone has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thringstone is £51,488 per year. There are 1 schools in Thringstone: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thringstone is home to around 2,891 people, with a population density of about 3,173.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thringstone Population
2,891
Population density
3,173.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.05(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.26(-4%)
Public order
8.3(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.57(-12%)
Shoplifting
4.15(-52%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,688
92.88%
Other White
80
2.76%
Other
20
0.69%
Indian
17
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.55%
Total population: 2,894

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
563
24.08%
Level 4 qualifications or above
554
23.7%
Level 3 (A level)
406
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
338
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
251
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 2,338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
514
41.38%
Owns with a mortgage
374
30.11%
Social rents from council
179
14.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
75
6.04%
Other social rented
65
5.23%
Total households: 1,242

Property prices in Thringstone

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £333K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Thringstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£365,000£296
Semi-Detached16£235,000£268
Terraced5£161,185£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thringstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thringstone.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,000£150,000£107,500
2017£283,995£174,748£163,000
2018£276,000£166,000£188,500
2019£255,000£161,500£152,500
2020£255,000£177,000£118,000
2021£290,000£194,750£147,000
2022£315,000£202,500£165,000
2023£285,000£200,000£172,000
2024£326,000£229,000£162,000
2025£359,950£232,500£161,185
2026£370,000£249,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thringstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thringstone.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£188£163
2017£212£226£199
2018£221£224£255
2019£244£180£157
2020£202£197£161
2021£234£235£195
2022£269£249£229
2023£315£225£220
2024£257£265£183
2025£264£257£205
2026£362£303£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thringstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Thringstone

Is Thringstone safe?

Thringstone records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Thringstone?

The median sale price in Thringstone is £235,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Thringstone?

Thringstone has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Thringstone?

Thringstone scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Thringstone sits around rank 14,416 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 Thringstone?

The average household income in Thringstone is around £51,488 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Thringstone?

Thringstone is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dave Everitt (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.