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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

LE79SH

Beeby Road

LE79FQ

Malsbury Avenue

LE79WQ

Alice Hawkins Drive

LE79FT

Mitchell Grove

LE79QF

Bennion Road

LE79SY

Hall Road

LE79QU

Leas Close

LE79HJ

Uppingham Road

LE79ST

Church Hill

LE79NF

Devenports Hill

LE79TF

Scraptoft Rise

LE79GU

Firs Road

LE79GQ

The Rise

LE79RL

Hollies Way

LE79PB

Charnwood Drive

LE79LW

Harris Drive

LE79SX

Hall Road

LE79QD

Gilstead Close

Data Sources

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