Postcode LE7 9GS 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 50.1 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 5.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Beer Garden.
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 50.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft is £48,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE7 9GS.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft near LE7 9GS 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 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Beer Garden | Small | Walking directions to Beer Garden |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Thurnby & Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 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 | 81 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £135,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £300,050 |
| Terraced | 12 | £207,500 |
10 year median price trend in Thurnby & Houghton
In the LE7 9GS postcode area, located within Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE7 9GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 17 Main Street, Leicester, LE7 9GE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Firs Close, Harborough, LE7 9GF | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.