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LE16 7NJ

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Market Harborough-Logan

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Detailed insights for LE16 7NJ

Overview

Postcode LE16 7NJ is located in an urban city, within the Market Harborough-Logan area of Harborough in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Market Harborough Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Market Harborough Central is £42,856 per year. The median sale price in Market Harborough-Logan is £300,000 (around £342 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £227,500 and £433,750. The nearest station is Market Harborough, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Welland Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Market Harborough Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,485 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Market Harborough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.8%

Approximately 34.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Market Harborough Central is £42,856 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LE16 7NJ.

Flood risk

Low

Market Harborough Central near LE16 7NJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Market Harborough located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE16 7NJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Market Harborough

N/A

Walking directions to Market Harborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE16 7NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWelland ParkLargeWalking directions to Welland Park
0.3 miLogan Street Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Logan Street Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
2,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
53.81(+519%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.22(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.52(+27%)
Public order
19.04(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.59(+56%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
84.98%
Other White
16
5.46%
Irish
8
2.73%
Indian
6
2.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.37%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
33.58%
No qualifications
60
21.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
24
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
29.68%
Owns outright
43
27.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
24.52%
Owns with a mortgage
17
10.97%
Social rents from council
8
5.16%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Market Harborough-Logan

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £342
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £228K – £434K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £342 per square foot) in Market Harborough-Logan area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Market Harborough-Logan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£550,000£384
Semi-Detached24£332,500£345
Terraced24£262,500£307
Flats17£170,000£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Market Harborough-Logan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Market Harborough-Logan.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£197,500£265,000£189,500
2017£445,000£154,000£219,000£195,000
2018£366,750£150,000£272,150£222,500
2019£365,000£225,500£306,000£200,025
2020£395,000£165,000£262,500£220,500
2021£497,995£232,000£297,995£226,000
2022£509,995£186,000£338,750£235,000
2023£525,000£181,500£352,745£235,000
2024£470,000£150,000£280,000£240,000
2025£550,000£170,000£339,000£240,000
2026£555,000£160,000£315,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Market Harborough-Logan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Market Harborough-Logan.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£254£284£202
2017£295£212£311£218
2018£306£234£271£253
2019£289£304£281£244
2020£311£292£301£237
2021£328£244£331£258
2022£358£290£338£270
2023£357£317£332£300
2024£347£255£359£283
2025£372£271£349£310
2026£384£244£346£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Market Harborough-Logan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Market Harborough-Logan in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE16 7NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE16 7NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 20264, High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7NJOtherFreehold£1,236,350
16 Jan 20264, High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7NJOtherFreehold£937,500
14 Aug 20252, Bindley Court, Market Harborough, LE16 9EZTerracedFreehold£450,000
13 Feb 20265, Aldwinckles Yard, Market Harborough, LE16 7ALTerracedFreehold£180,000
09 Apr 20268, School Lane, Market Harborough, LE16 9DJTerracedFreehold£222,500

Schools

In the LE16 7NJ postcode area, located within Market Harborough Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE16 7NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMarket Harborough Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWelland Park AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE16 7NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE16 7NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodCoventry Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9BZWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodCoventry Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9BXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miTesco Express21 The Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7PAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCo-op FoodLeicester Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7AYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSainsbury's20 St Marys Place, Market Harborough, LE16 7DRWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Harborough district.

Band A£1,593
Band B£1,859
Band C£2,124
Band D£2,390
Band E£2,921
Band F£3,452
Band G£3,983
Band H£4,780

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE16 7NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David John Page

Market Harborough - Logan - Elected 18 Dec 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Neil O'Brien

Harborough, Oadby and Wigston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictHarboroughE07000131
Parliamentary ConstituencyHarborough, Oadby and WigstonE14001266
ParishHarborough, unparished areaE43000281
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Market Harborough CentralE02005374
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harborough 008CE01025801
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE16 7NJ

Is LE16 7NJ (Market Harborough Central) safe?

The area around LE16 7NJ records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LE16 7NJ?

The median sale price around LE16 7NJ in Market Harborough-Logan is £300,000 (about £342 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE16 7NJ?

There are 9 schools close to LE16 7NJ, including St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good), Market Harborough Church of England Academy (Good) and Welland Park Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE16 7NJ?

The closest station to LE16 7NJ is Market Harborough, about 885 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE16 7NJ?

LE16 7NJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,485 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE16 7NJ (Market Harborough Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston covering LE16 7NJ is Neil O'Brien (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David John Page (Conservative and Unionist Party).