Doctor Wright Close Markfield, Hinckley and Bosworth
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE67), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17403406.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Hinckley and Bosworth costs £2,383 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 11.6 km (7.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 159 to 161 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Markfield Medical Centre, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £382,500 | £382,500 | £382,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £206,000 | £206,000 | £206,000 |
| 2016 | 7 | £214,950 | £189,950 | £314,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | 4 LE67 9XL | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 2 LE67 9XL | Detached | £382,500 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 6 LE67 9XL | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2019 | 5 LE67 9XL | Semi-detached | £206,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2016 | 3 LE67 9XL | Detached | £214,950 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 7 LE67 9XL | Detached | £214,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 6 LE67 9XL | Semi-detached | £189,950 | New build. |
| 17 Jun 2016 | 5 LE67 9XL | Semi-detached | £189,950 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2016 | 4 LE67 9XL | Detached | £234,950 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 2 LE67 9XL | Detached | £314,950 | New build. |
| 26 Feb 2016 | 1 LE67 9XL | Detached | £314,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2013 (7); 2025 (3); 2026 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Hinckley and Bosworth in 2026-27: Band D £2,383 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,588 | £1,853 | £2,118 | £2,383 | £2,912 | £3,442 | £3,971 | £4,765 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 159 m and 161 m above sea level (160 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE67 9XJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE67 9XL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Barrow-Upon-Soar 102,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Loughborough 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chitterman Way Markfield | 120 m |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 17.1 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Markfield Medical Centre | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mason & Son (Chemists) LTD | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Coalville Hospital | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | Beaumont Leys Police Station | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burchnall Spinney | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Belt | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| New Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Lawn Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Cliffe Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Thornton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hinckley and Bosworth: see them on the Hinckley and Bosworth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercenfeld Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 270 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Charnwood High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markfield Day Nursery Out Of School Club LE67 9WG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Mercenfeld Primary School LE67 9WG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Tomlinsons Boarding Kennels And Canine Hotel LE67 9RJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Markfield Court Village Social Club Catering LE67 9RJ | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Markfield Court Village Social Club Bar LE67 9RJ | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Marston Drive (13); On or near Cooper Close (12); On or near Doctor Wright Close (4); On or near Hopwood Drive (2); On or near London Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cooper Close · Hopwood Drive · Chapman Close · Granite Close · Marston Drive · Field View · Ridge Close · Chitterman Way · Beech Close · London Road · Furrow Close · Grange Way
All the streets in LE67 and across Hinckley and Bosworth.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.