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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
71
Deprivation level
6/10
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
39.43(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.14(+35%)
Public order
8.3(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.61(+2%)
Shoplifting
3.8(-57%)
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

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £224,000 in Thringstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thringstone 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 Thringstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£370,000
Semi-Detached12£227,000
Terraced6£168,000

10 years median price trend in Thringstone

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

All postcodes in Thringstone

LE678LX

Bishop Dale

LE678LT

Springfield

LE678LD

Clover Place

LE678NQ

Fortnam Close

LE678LR

Loughborough Road

LE678LB

Booth Road

LE678LY

Swallowdale

LE678PT

Kelso Court

LE678LN

John Street

LE678LH

Hensons Lane

LE678NJ

Millhouse Estate

LE678AA

Griffin Road

LE678ND

Main Street

LE678JB

Badgers Croft

LE678LA

Booth Road

LE678NN

Shrewsbury Walk

LE678NF

Melrose Road

LE675NQ

Talbot Lane

LE678LE

Clyde Court

LE678NE

Main Street

LE678LJ

Hensons Lane

LE678NH

Melrose Road

LE678LP

Loughborough Road

LE678PX

Aspens Hollow

LE678NX

Priory Close

LE678LQ

Loughborough Road

LE678NB

Main Street

LE678LZ

Tithe Close

LE678NS

Whitwick Moor

LE678NW

Glebe Road

LE678NU

Glebe Road

LE678NY

Rumsey Close

LE678LL

Homestead Road

LE678LS

Loughborough Road

LE678AB

Old Bakery Close

LE678AE

Jones Close

LE678NP

St Andrews Close

LE678NG

Melrose Road

LE678LF

Dalkeith Walk

LE678PU

Field Close

LE678JQ

Homestead Road

LE678AL

The Orchards

LE678DD

Brook Lane

LE678LU

Heathfield

LE678LW

Ash Dale

LE678NA

Main Street

LE678AD

Rennocks Place

LE678AF

Gee Lane

LE678LG

Elgin Walk

LE678NR

The Green

Data Sources

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