Postcode LE5 2LZ is located in an urban city, 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 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft is £48,300 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 3.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Willowbrook Park.
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 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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 of residents in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft is £48,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 2LZ.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft near LE5 2LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 75 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £144,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £315,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £205,000 |
10 years price trend in Thurnby & Houghton
In the LE5 2LZ postcode area, located within Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.