Homefield Close Medbourne, Harborough
16 addresses across 1 postcode (LE16), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16404587.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £515,000 across 13 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10, C: 4).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Harborough costs £2,390 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 8 km (5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 69 to 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Market Harborough Med.ctr, about 9 km (5.6 miles) away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | £515,000 | £198,000 | £1,025,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 14 LE16 8JQ | Detached | £955,000 | New build. |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 4 LE16 8JQ | Semi-detached | £515,000 | New build. |
| 8 Aug 2025 | 3 LE16 8JQ | Semi-detached | £513,500 | New build. |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 12 LE16 8JQ | Detached | £963,000 | New build. |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 13 LE16 8JQ | Detached | £825,000 | New build. |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 7 LE16 8JQ | Semi-detached | £227,500 | New build. |
| 3 Mar 2025 | 5 LE16 8JQ | Detached | £573,000 | New build. |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 10 LE16 8JQ | Detached | £515,000 | New build. |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 8 LE16 8JQ | Detached | £198,000 | New build. |
| 11 Feb 2025 | 9 LE16 8JQ | Detached | £217,000 | New build. |
| 7 Feb 2025 | 6 LE16 8JQ | Semi-detached | £227,500 | New build. |
| 21 Jan 2025 | 1 LE16 8JQ | Detached | £1,025,000 | New build. |
| 6 Jan 2025 | 2 LE16 8JQ | Detached | £885,000 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 2024 | 11 LE16 8JQ | Detached | £165,000 | New build. |
| 18 Feb 2022 | 15 LE16 8JQ | Other | £1,450,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 146 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 2023 (14).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- Blackbird, 9 Homefield Close
- Bullfinch, 10 Homefield Close
- Chaffinch House, 2 Homefield Close
- Falcon House, 14 Homefield Close
- Harrier House, 12 Homefield Close
- Kestrel House, 13 Homefield Close
- Kite House, 11 Homefield Close
- Nightingale House, 5 Homefield Close
- Osprey House, 15 Homefield Close
- Owl Barn, 1 Homefield Close
- Starlings, 8 Homefield Close
- The Gold Crest, 3 Homefield Close
- The Skylark, 4 Homefield Close
- Wren Cottage, 7 Homefield Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Harborough in 2026-27: Band D £2,390 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,593 | £1,859 | £2,124 | £2,390 | £2,921 | £3,452 | £3,983 | £4,780 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (21% of about 1,060 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Station House Livery Yard, Medbourne: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 69 m and 74 m above sea level (72 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE16 8JQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Main Street Medbourne | 370 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 47.7 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Market Harborough Med.ctr | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Pytchley Court Pharmacy | 8 km (4.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Dental Practice (94 St Mary's Road) | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Hospital | St Lukes Hospital Wards | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 60 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bridge at Medbourne, a scheduled monument, 200 m south-east. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge at Medbourne | Scheduled monument | 200 m south-east |
| Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m east |
| Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m east |
| Dale Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east |
| Bridge Dale Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Nevill Holt | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Port Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Slawston Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Watson's Gorse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Fishpond Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Holt Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 16 | 16 |
None of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Harborough: see them on the Harborough page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medbourne Sports Club LE16 8DR | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2010 |
| Medbourne Stores And Post Office LE16 8EB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2024 |
| The Nevill Arms LE16 8EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hallaton Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 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) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- LE16 8JQ: 16 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Payne's Lane · Springbank · Doveside Court · Spring Bank · Waterfall Way · Main Street · Old Green · Rectory Lane · Brook Terrace · Old Holt Road · Bridgedale Rise
All the streets in LE16 and across Harborough.
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.