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Thurnby & Houghton

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About

Thurnby & Houghton is a ward in the Harborough district, covering the villages of Thurnby and Houghton on the Hill. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older properties and newer developments. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, serving the needs of residents. The ward is located just east of Leicester, providing easy access to the city while maintaining a quieter, village atmosphere.

The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling routes, with fields and woodlands nearby. Public transport links connect the villages to Leicester and Market Harborough. Thurnby & Houghton has a community-focused feel, with events and activities organised by local groups. The ward’s proximity to major roads like the A47 makes it convenient for commuting.

Area overview

On average Thurnby & Houghton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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 of residents in Thurnby & Houghton is £48,344 per year. There are 3 schools in Thurnby & Houghton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Thurnby & Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached75£475,000
Flats7£144,000
Semi-Detached24£315,500
Terraced14£205,000

10 years price trend in Thurnby & Houghton

All postcodes in Thurnby & Houghton

LE79FU

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft

LE79GE

Main Street

LE79HT

Chapel Close

LE79JU

Ingarsby Road

LE79SA

Hamilton Lane

LE79ST

Church Hill

LE52LX

Station Road

LE79FR

Coulter Close

LE79HF

Thomas Close

LE79LW

Harris Drive

LE79PT

Sedgefield Drive

LE79QB

Uppingham Road

LE79QH

Holmleigh Gardens

LE79RR

Uppingham Road

LE79UW

Lyncroft Leys

LE79YL

Bert Cole Lane

LE79WG

Spencer Clarke Road

LE79WQ

Alice Hawkins Drive
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.