Postcode LE8 5WJ is located in a rural village, within the Dunton ward of Harborough in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford is £64,472 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 4.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,248 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford is £64,472 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE8 5WJ.
Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford near LE8 5WJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Wigston located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Dunton area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £490,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunton
In the LE8 5WJ postcode area, located within Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Arnesby Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement |
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.