Postcode LE7 9US 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.7 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 3.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,377 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 38.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.0% 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 9US.
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft near LE7 9US 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Thurnby & Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,500 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £130,000 |
| Detached | 74 | £447,500 |
10 year median price trend in Thurnby & Houghton
In the LE7 9US postcode area, located within Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE7 9US
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thurnby Superstore | 10 Telford Way, Leicester, LE5 2LX | Walking directions to Thurnby Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Fern Close, Harborough, LE7 9QJ | Walking directions to Co-op 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.
Elected local representatives for LE7 9US, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amanda Jane Burrell
Thurnby & Houghton - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Philip Elliott
Thurnby & Houghton - Elected 4 May 2023
Simon James Galton
Thurnby & Houghton - Elected 4 May 2023
Alicia Kearns
Rutland and Stamford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.