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LE8 8EU

Blackbird Road

Fleckney

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Detailed insights for LE8 8EU

Overview

Postcode LE8 8EU is located in a rural town, within the Fleckney area of Harborough in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton is £60,742 per year. The median sale price in Fleckney is £281,750 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,000 and £361,249. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Village Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,998 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.4%

Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton is £60,742 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE8 8EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton near LE8 8EU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Wigston located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE8 8EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVillage GreenSmallWalking directions to Village Green
0.1 miEdward Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Edward Road Park
0.3 miVillage Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Village Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
3,247.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.1(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.5(+1%)
Other theft
4.77(-16%)
Public order
4.09(-41%)
Vehicle crime
3.41(-17%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
92.69%
Indian
4
1.33%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1%
Irish
3
1%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
28.81%
Level 3 (A level)
58
23.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.76%
No qualifications
29
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
40%
Owns with a mortgage
50
40%
Other social rented
13
10.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.2%
Shared ownership
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Fleckney

Median price: £281,750
Price per sq ft: £303
Sales (last 12 months): 84
Typical range (middle 50%): £245K – £361K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £281,750 (about £303 per square foot) in Fleckney area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fleckney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£350,000£304
Semi-Detached26£262,000£311
Terraced17£221,500£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fleckney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fleckney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£250,000£161,995£139,000
2017£277,498£102,000£202,500£148,500
2018£280,000£150,000£184,500£171,000
2019£316,248£125,000£218,000£158,000
2020£324,498£100,500£234,995£190,000
2021£334,995£130,000£240,000£210,000
2022£352,000£136,000£262,500£220,000
2023£391,495£123,000£269,995£192,500
2024£369,995£97,500£269,995£239,995
2025£350,000£129,950£261,250£220,000
2026£299,000—£258,500£221,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fleckney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fleckney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£200£246£199
2017£230£206£215£192
2018£250£188£234£209
2019£273£192£255£215
2020£283£218£248£282
2021£285£226£261£254
2022£300£235£280£288
2023£294£255£307£258
2024£317£171£344£312
2025£316£262£312£289
2026£297—£304£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fleckney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fleckney in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE8 8EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE8 8EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 202565, Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE8 8EUDetachedFreehold£425,000
29 Aug 202518, Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE8 8EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
29 Aug 202541, Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE8 8EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
31 Jul 202528, Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE8 8EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
30 Jul 202524, Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE8 8EUDetachedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the LE8 8EU postcode area, located within Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE8 8EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Lady Byron SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFleckney Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE8 8EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE8 8EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food26-30 High Street, Leicester, LE8 8AJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Harborough district.

Band A£1,593
Band B£1,859
Band C£2,124
Band D£2,390
Band E£2,921
Band F£3,452
Band G£3,983
Band H£4,780

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE8 8EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonny Austin

Fleckney - Elected 6 Nov 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Alberto Costa

South Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictHarboroughE07000131
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth LeicestershireE14001488
WardFleckneyE05011969
ParishFleckneyE04013142
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fleckney, Kilworth & FoxtonE02005371
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harborough 005CE01025779
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2023-04-01

Frequently asked questions about LE8 8EU

Is LE8 8EU (Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton) safe?

The area around LE8 8EU records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LE8 8EU?

The median sale price around LE8 8EU in Fleckney is £281,750 (about £303 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE8 8EU?

There are 2 schools close to LE8 8EU, including The Lady Byron School (Good) and Fleckney Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE8 8EU?

LE8 8EU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,998 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE8 8EU (Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Leicestershire covering LE8 8EU is Alberto Costa (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonny Austin (Reform UK).