Postcode LE2 2EX is located in a rural village, within the Thurnby & Houghton ward of Harborough in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft is £64,332 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 3.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft is £64,332 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 2EX.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft near LE2 2EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Thurnby & Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 76 | £467,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £126,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thurnby & Houghton
In the LE2 2EX postcode area, located within Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft, there are 1 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Harborough district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.