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Thurnby & Houghton

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About

Thurnby & Houghton ward lies on the eastern edge of the Harborough district, bordering the city of Leicester. The area encompasses the neighbouring villages of Thurnby and Bushby, along with the larger settlement of Houghton on the Hill. The landscape is characterised by a mix of residential development and open agricultural land, with the A6 road forming a key transport route through the area.

The ward contains several conservation areas, with historic buildings like the medieval church of St Catherine in Houghton on the Hill. A network of public footpaths connects the communities and traverses the surrounding farmland. Local facilities include primary schools, village halls, and shops, serving the resident population.

Area overview

On average Thurnby & Houghton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thurnby & Houghton is £64,776 per year. There are 3 schools in Thurnby & Houghton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thurnby & Houghton is home to around 9,337 people, with a population density of about 224.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thurnby & Houghton Population
9,337
Population density
224.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.24(-33%)
Shoplifting
10.28(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.17(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.6(+2%)
Public order
6.96(+1%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,005
64.29%
Indian
1,995
21.36%
Other
235
2.52%
Other White
203
2.17%
Other Asian
144
1.54%
Total population: 9,341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,065
40.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,308
17.14%
No qualifications
1,015
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
957
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
626
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 7,633

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,603
43.45%
Owns with a mortgage
1,422
38.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
281
7.62%
Other social rented
193
5.23%
Shared ownership
115
3.12%
Total households: 3,689

Property prices in Thurnby & Houghton

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Thurnby & Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,500 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thurnby & Houghton 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 Thurnby & Houghton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced13£210,000
Semi-Detached37£285,000
Flats7£130,000
Detached74£447,500

10 years median price trend in Thurnby & Houghton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thurnby & Houghton.

All postcodes in Thurnby & Houghton

LE79SQ

Covert Lane

LE79FG

Tilton Lane

LE79UF

Station Lane

LE79HU

Freer Close

LE79RT

Herrick Drive

LE79GG

Thurnby & Houghton

LE79JX

Church Lane

LE79PU

Station Road

LE79RH

St Lukes Close

LE79RR

Uppingham Road

LE79NA

Wadkins Way

LE79QJ

Fern Close

LE79JB

Baggrave Hall Road

LE79XP

Mount View Road

LE79TD

Main Street

LE79PG

Forest Rise

LE79HE

St Catharines Way

LE79UN

Bryony Close

LE79UD

Pulford Drive

LE79JR

Main Street

LE79SR

Limes Close

LE79XR

Wheelband Way

LE79FS

Facers Lane

LE79QZ

The Cuttings

LE79HZ

Pulteney Drive

LE79HP

Charlottes Walk

LE79NY

Main Street

LE79JL

Ingarsby Lane

LE79WN

Elizabeth Heyrick Drive

LE79PD

Charnwood Drive

LE79QL

Vale End

LE79JN

Ingarsby Close

LE79UE

Springbrook Drive

LE79TT

Willows End

LE79PR

Somerby Road

LE79RP

Uppingham Road

LE22FG

Gartree Road

LE79BN

Orchard Close

LE79RD

Dalby Avenue

LE79FR

Coulter Close

LE79TH

The Drive

LE79HN

Uppingham Road

LE79GZ

Segrave Drive

LE79XW

Fox Grove

LE79RZ

The Cedars

LE79HQ

Forsells End

LE79DW

Harcourt Grove

LE79TE

Stocks Road

LE79RE

Dalby Avenue

LE79RB

Chestnut Drive

LE79SP

Covert Lane

LE79QP

Sturrock Close

LE79PE

Church Lane

LE79JP

Kings Lane

LE79HY

Segrave Drive

LE79UR

Southfield Close

LE79UW

Lyncroft Leys

LE79FP

Lady Jane Walk

LE79GJ

School Lane

LE79TB

Keays Way

LE79JA

Baggrave Road

LE79SG

Beeby Road

LE79JJ

Ingarsby Lane

LE79TP

Wickets Close

LE79PL

Main Street

LE79XT

Fieldfare Close

LE79HA

Deane Gate Drive

LE22FP

Thurnby Lane

LE79DX

Quency Avenue

LE79JQ

Main Street

LE79UT

Ivatt Close

LE79SA

Hamilton Lane

LE79XU

Woodpecker Close

LE79UU

Yaxley Close

LE79HH

Uppingham Road

LE79UP

Campion Way

LE22EX

Old Charity Farm

LE79TL

Thurnby & Houghton

LE79UB

Leybury Way

LE79RF

Fiona Drive

LE79YL

Bert Cole Lane

LE79SB

Hamilton Lane

LE79FX

Elliots End

LE79HX

Redvers Avenue

LE79RA

Anthony Drive

LE79XQ

Shepherds Reach

LE79UQ

Pulford Drive

LE22FH

Stoughton Lane

LE79HS

Winckley Close

LE79LX

Stacey Avenue

LE79RN

Uppingham Road

LE79PN

Main Street

LE79SN

Covert Lane

LE79LY

Ash Tree Close

LE79HL

Uppingham Road

LE79JH

Barley Leas

LE79YJ

Dandelion Lane

LE79UG

Station Lane

LE79HB

Gaulby Lane

LE79HT

Chapel Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.