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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 8.9% 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
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thurmaston Population
9,818
Population density
2,103.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,589
56.95%
Indian
3,010
30.67%
Other White
289
2.94%
Other
191
1.95%
Other Asian
168
1.71%
Total population: 9,814

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,716
42.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,221
30.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
528
13.11%
Other social rented
240
5.96%
Social rents from council
192
4.77%
Total households: 4,026

Property prices in Thurmaston

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Thurmaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £565,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thurmaston 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 Thurmaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£305,000
Flats2£156,250
Semi-Detached62£260,000
Terraced29£215,000

10 years median price trend in Thurmaston

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

All postcodes in Thurmaston

LE48JY

Britannia Way

LE48LH

Cresswell Close

LE48LT

Greenwood Close

LE48NG

Silverdale Drive

LE48HB

Campbell Avenue

LE48HR

Rosedene Avenue

LE48HX

Manor Road

LE48NE

Ivydale Road

LE48NQ

Church Hill Road

LE48DJ

Church Hill Road

LE48FG

Beacon Avenue

LE48HW

Amberley Close

LE48JW

Spencer Avenue

LE48LX

Everett Close

LE48NY

Dent Drive

LE48PQ

Bridge Park Road

LE47RL

Nicklaus Road

LE48BL

Bridge Park Road

LE48EU

Checkland Road

LE48GW

Ashfield Road

LE48HE

Humberstone Lane

LE48LP

Blount Road

LE48AH

Manor Road

LE48BE

Manor Road

LE48FL

Charnwood Avenue

LE48FP

Eastfield Road

LE48HA

Beechwood Avenue

LE48HZ

Pinewood Avenue

LE48GP

Barkby Thorpe Lane

LE48JG

Lonsdale Road

LE48DD

Church Hill Road

LE48DP

Church Street

LE48GY

Bridge Close

LE48EB

Bridge Park Road

LE48EE

Manor Road

LE48FH

Bradgate Avenue

LE48FN

Checkland Road

LE48GG

Victoria Street

LE48LZ

Lodge Close

LE48NH

Church Hill Road

LE48FX

Elizabeth Drive

LE48HS

Southdown Drive

LE48HU

Campbell Avenue

LE48JF

Ferndale Road

LE48JL

Lyndale Close

LE48JU

Springdale Road

LE48DQ

Church Street

LE48AR

Manor Road

LE48BZ

Mill Lane

LE48ND

Dovedale Road

LE48DZ

Chappell Close

LE48EJ

Beverley Close

LE48FJ

Charnwood Avenue

LE48GA

Bradgate Avenue

LE48GB

Sandiacre Drive

LE48HH

Humberstone Lane

LE48HJ

Humberstone Lane

LE48NU

Partridge Road

LE48NW

Humberstone Lane

LE72BG

Barkby Thorpe Lane

LE48AX

Unicorn Street

LE48DU

Hadrian Road

LE48GT

Barkby Thorpe Lane

LE48JX

Rutland Drive

LE48NL

Dovedale Road

LE48NZ

Checkland Road

LE48FS

Methuen Avenue

LE48HY

Bramber Close

LE48JA

Festival Avenue

LE48LG

Colby Road

LE48NS

Blount Road

LE48DY

Beacon Avenue

LE48DH

Church Hill Road

LE48GU

Barkby Thorpe Lane

LE48JN

Overdale Road

LE48NJ

Alpine Drive

LE48NX

Field View

LE48PS

Humberstone Lane

LE48AJ

Maple Road

LE48AU

Rookery Lane

LE48GD

Sandiacre Drive

LE48GL

Elizabeth Drive

LE48HD

Campbell Avenue

LE48HL

Humberstone Lane

LE48JP

Parkdale Road

LE48BH

Dickinson Way

LE48DX

Garden Street

LE48JB

Festival Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.