Postcode LE7 9GN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Thurnby & Houghton ward of Harborough in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.5 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 5.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,607 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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 LE7 9GN.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft near LE7 9GN 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 5 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 LE7 9GN postcode area, located within Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
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: 16/01/2026.