Postcode LE7 9PU 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 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 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 53.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft is £64,332 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE7 9PU.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft near LE7 9PU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Willowbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Willowbrook Park |
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 9PU postcode area, located within Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE7 9PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thurnby Superstore | 10 Telford Way, Leicester, LE5 2LX | Walking directions to Thurnby Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Fern Close, Harborough, LE7 9QJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.