LE16 — MARKET HARBOROUGH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE16 is £411,421, which is 18% above the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE16 cost 43.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE16 have fallen 2.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£519,132	1093
Semi-detached	£323,018	585
Terraced	£271,963	425
Flat	£198,214	206
All types	£411,421	2389

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 10.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE16 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LE16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE16 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Little Bowden School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hallaton Church of England Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Brooke House College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Robert Smyth Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LE16 are 334.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

334.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE16 is collected by North Northamptonshire. The Band D rate is £2,089/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LE16 — MARKET HARBOROUGH

Area Summary

LE16 (MARKET HARBOROUGH) offers above-average property prices (£411,421, 43% above national average), low crime (87% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (334 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE16?

The average house price in LE16 (MARKET HARBOROUGH) is £411,421, based on 2389 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 43% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.0% over the past year.

Is LE16 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE16 is significantly below the national average (10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE16?

There are 20 schools in or near LE16. 5% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in LE16?

Council tax in LE16 is collected by North Northamptonshire. The Band D rate is £2,089 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LE16?

The average broadband download speed in LE16 is 334 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in LE16 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.