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Thurmaston

England / East Midlands / Charnwood / Thurmaston

About

Thurmaston is a residential area located in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, just north of Leicester city centre. It is bordered by the River Soar to the west and the A46 to the east, providing good transport links. The area features a mix of housing, from post-war developments to more modern estates, catering to families and commuters.

Local amenities include Thurmaston Shopping Centre, which offers supermarkets, independent shops, and takeaways. The area has several parks, including Watermead Country Park, known for its lakes and walking trails. Thurmaston is home to a mix of schools, churches, and community facilities, making it a practical choice for those seeking a balance between suburban living and easy access to Leicester.

Area overview

On average Thurmaston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thurmaston is £37,500 per year. There are 5 schools in Thurmaston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Thurmaston

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £261,500 in Thurmaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £520,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£327,250
Flats2£156,250
Semi-Detached59£260,000
Terraced17£205,000

10 years price trend in Thurmaston

All postcodes in Thurmaston

LE48AL

Nursery Close

LE48BU

Manor Road

LE48DA

Brook Street

LE48EA

Humberstone Lane

LE48FF

Beacon Avenue

LE48GJ

Winster Drive

LE48GQ

Barkby Thorpe Lane

LE48PA

Winterton Close

LE48RZ

Barkby Thorpe Lane

LE48FB

Alexandra Street

LE48GH

Winster Drive

LE48GS

Barkby Thorpe Lane

LE48DG

Church Hill Road

LE48BQ

Appleby Road

LE48DE

Church Hill Road

LE48DR

Church Lane

LE48FQ

Charnwood Avenue

LE48JT

Rutland Drive

LE48AW

Canal Street

LE48EF

Manor Road

LE48AA

Canal Street

LE48EY

Church Hill Road

LE48FE

Alexandra Street

LE48FT

Earls Way

LE48GZ

Ashfield Road

LE48NB

Dovedale Road

LE48PP

Charnwood Close

LE48BR

Pinfold Road

LE48DL

Church Hill Road

LE48ED

Church Lane

LE48GE

Hillcroft Close

LE48JR

Lonsdale Road

LE48LR

Smith Avenue

LE48NR

Offranville Close

LE48PL

Lawn Close

LE48BP

Gregory Close

LE48FD

Alexandra Street

LE48AB

Dorothy Avenue

LE48AE

Canal Street

LE48BG

Gregory Close

LE48FA

Alexandra Street

LE48JE

Ferndale Road

LE48LN

Ridgeway Drive

LE48LQ

Clayton Drive

LE48PN

Adventurer Way

LE48AD

Forest Avenue

LE48AG

Manor Road

LE48AT

Pinfold Road

LE48FU

Red Hill Close

LE48FY

Bradgate Avenue

LE48GX

Windmill Close

LE48LB

Colby Drive

LE48LF

Colby Road

LE48NN

Silverdale Drive

LE48PH

Canal Street

LE48GR

Britannia Way

LE48HQ

Northdown Drive

LE48JH

Festival Avenue

LE48FR

Highway Road

LE48GN

Barkby Thorpe Lane

LE48LA

Colby Drive

LE48LS

Clayton Drive

LE48LU

Elliott Drive

LE48NP

Colby Drive

LE48BB

Assured Drive

LE48LJ

Blount Road

LE48AS

Manor Road

LE48DS

Church Lane

LE48HG

Humberstone Lane

LE48HN

Humberstone Lane

LE48JS

Rutland Drive

LE48LY

Shenton Close

LE48AY

Unicorn Street

LE48DF

Church Hill Road

LE48JZ

Greenwood Close

LE48LD

Colby Drive

LE48LL

Hartshorn Close

LE48PB

Adventurer Way

LE48PT

Cooke Close

LE48DW

Church Lane

LE48HP

Humberstone Lane

LE48PJ

Coppice Court

LE48AF

Meadow Lane

LE48LW

Elliott Drive

LE48FW

Hillcroft Close

LE48FZ

Earls Close

LE48NF

Ivydale Road

LE48NT

Coppice Court

LE48JJ

Lonsdale Road

LE48ES

Checkland Road

LE48JD

Ferndale Road

LE48JQ

Lyndale Close

LE48LE

Appleby Road

LE48NA

Dovedale Road

LE48PF

Thurmaston

LE48BD

Manor Road

LE48BT

Manor Road

LE48EW

Cooke Close

LE48HF

Beechwood Avenue

LE48HT

Humberstone Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.