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Area guide · Hinckley and Bosworth

Living in Desford

A snapshot of life in Desford, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Desford is a village in Hinckley and Bosworth, East Midlands with a population of 3,817. The average house price is £330,177 and the overall crime rate is 53.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Desford ranks

Population

3,817

Avg House Price

£330,177

Crime Rate

53.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

292 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,172.7

Median Age

45.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Desford's detached homes (£427,375) command roughly 3.9× the price of a flat (£109,125).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Desford prices have risen 21% over the last 9 years (£271,915 → £330,177).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£427,375	£391,000	20
Semi-Detached	£251,812	£245,750	16
Terraced	£247,500	£242,000	3
Flat	£109,125	£109,125	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Desford is 53.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Desford: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bosworth Academy	Secondary	Good
Desford Community Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Desford averages 292 Mbps — 192% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Desford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	61.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,245

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,817
Median Age	45.2
Median Household Income	£31,172.7
Employment Rate	60.5%
Owner Occupied	76%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Desford?

The average house price in Desford is £330,177 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Desford?

The most affordable entry point in Desford is a flat, with an average price of £109,125.

Is Desford a safe place to live?

Desford has a recorded crime rate of 53.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Desford?

Desford has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Desford?

Average broadband download speeds in Desford are around 292 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.6% of premises.

How big is Desford?

Desford is a settlement in Hinckley and Bosworth with a population of approximately 3,817.

Most compared with

How does Desford stack up against its neighbours?

Anstey

Desford

House price: £289,840 · £330,177
Crime rate: 68 · 53.2
Distance: 5.7 mi

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Desford

House price: £334,658 · £330,177
Crime rate: 54.4 · 53.2
Distance: 11.2 mi

Atherstone

Desford

House price: £302,013 · £330,177
Crime rate: 61.9 · 53.2
Distance: 10.9 mi

Barrow upon Soar

Desford

House price: £314,026 · £330,177
Crime rate: 68 · 53.2
Distance: 10.9 mi

Barwell

Desford

House price: £248,290 · £330,177
Crime rate: 97.2 · 53.2
Distance: 4.3 mi

Bedworth

Desford

House price: £226,778 · £330,177
Crime rate: 81.1 · 53.2
Distance: 12.8 mi

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