Postcode LE7 9HB 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 6.1 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from LE7 9HB.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft near LE7 9HB 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 6.1 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 9HB 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: 01/01/2026.