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LE16

MARKET HARBOROUGH

Leicestershire, East Midlands, England

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LE16 encompasses MARKET HARBOROUGH and its surrounding areas in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Avg price £411,421
1yr change ▼ 2.0%
Crime 87% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£411,421

▼ 2.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

43% above national avg

Crime Rate

10.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

334 Mbps

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.

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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

£397K £405K £413K £421K £429K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

42

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.

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334.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about LE16 MARKET HARBOROUGH

What is the average house price in LE16 MARKET HARBOROUGH?
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 MARKET HARBOROUGH 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 is the population of LE16 MARKET HARBOROUGH?
The population of LE16 (MARKET HARBOROUGH) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 42 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LE16 MARKET HARBOROUGH?
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.

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