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Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate

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About

The Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate area lies north of Leicester, characterised by a mix of residential villages and protected parkland. Thurcaston and Woodhouse Eaves are settled communities along the Rothley Brook, while the area is dominated by the open heathland and ancient woodland of Bradgate Park.

The landscape is defined by the rocky outcrops and old oaks of the park, which surrounds the ruins of Bradgate House. The area's geology is prominent, with the distinctive Old John Tower standing on a hilltop, visible across the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate is £73,835 per year. There are 5 schools in Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate is home to around 6,372 people, with a population density of about 129.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate Population
6,372
Population density
129.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.93(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
8(-51%)
Vehicle crime
6.12(+46%)
Burglary
5.81(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.24(-43%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,636
88.44%
Indian
274
4.3%
Other White
132
2.07%
Irish
52
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.78%
Total population: 6,373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,367
44.02%
Level 3 (A level)
921
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
706
13.13%
No qualifications
598
11.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
387
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,377

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,351
51.96%
Owns with a mortgage
873
33.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
194
7.46%
Social rents from council
89
3.42%
Other forms of private rent
64
2.46%
Total households: 2,600

Property prices in Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £3,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate 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 Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£625,000
Flats1£245,000
Semi-Detached22£365,000
Terraced10£342,500

10 years median price trend in Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.