Rectory End Burton Overy, Harborough
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE8), about 70 m long. USRN 16402208.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £1,250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, E: 1, F: 1).
- 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 E; 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 South Wigston, about 9.1 km (5.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 118 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is South Leicestershire Medical Group, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £1,376,500 | £1,376,500 | £1,376,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £1,050,000 | £1,050,000 | £1,050,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £1,350,000 | £1,350,000 | £1,350,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £930,000 | £930,000 | £930,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £220,001 | £200,000 | £240,001 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | IVY COTTAGE LE8 9EW | Detached | £1,250,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2022 | DE NOVERAY HOUSE LE8 9EW | Detached | £1,376,500 | |
| 17 Dec 2020 | IVY COTTAGE LE8 9EW | Detached | £1,050,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2010 | OLD RECTORY LE8 9EW | Detached | £1,350,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Apr 2005 | OLD RECTORY LE8 9EW | Detached | £930,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2001 | STABLE HOUSE LE8 9EW | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1996 | STABLE HOUSE LE8 9EW | Detached | £240,001 | |
| 9 Apr 1996 | OLD RECTORY LE8 9EW | Detached | £200,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 310 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (1); 1976-1982 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 E (23% of about 1,110 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF ST ANDREW, grade II*
- 1, SCOTLAND LANE, grade II
- IVY COTTAGE, grade II
- THE OLD RECTORY, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 August 2026 to 21 August 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands), Utility asset works, give and take, on the carriageway (standard works)
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 10 addresses are between 118 m and 125 m above sea level (122 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE8 9DQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LE8 9EW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Market Harborough 943,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 35.9 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | South Leicestershire Medical Group | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | County Pharmacy | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Police station | Wigston Police Station | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Leicester, Oadby | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 480 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.1 ha | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade II*), 30 m. 21 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 Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| Medieval manorial fishponds at The Banks | Scheduled monument | 190 m west |
| Medieval village remains immediately south of the church | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Oaks | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Geoffreys Belt | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Black Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Clarrissa's Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Tamborough Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
| The Islands | Island | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 Harborough: see them on the Harborough page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn LE8 9DL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Scotland Lane (4); On or near Elms Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Elms Lane · Elms Lane · Baileys Lane · Scotland Lane · Back Lane · Bell Lane · Carlton Lane
All the streets in LE8 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.