Area guide · Charnwood

Living in Thurmaston

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

At a glance

Thurmaston is a village in Charnwood, East Midlands with a population of 9,509. The average house price is £357,006 and the overall crime rate is 130.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Thurmaston ranks

Population

9,509

Avg House Price

£357,006

Crime Rate

130.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

486 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,111.7

Median Age

41.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Thurmaston's detached homes (£390,708) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£154,983).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Thurmaston prices have risen 132% over the last 9 years (£154,138 → £357,006).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£390,708	£322,500	24
Semi-Detached	£265,360	£260,000	57
Terraced	£209,545	£208,750	32
Flat	£154,983	£155,000	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Thurmaston is 130.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Thurmaston: violent crime (33% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	50%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	No rating available
Church Hill Church of England Junior School	Primary	Good
Church Hill Infant School	Primary	Good
Eastfield Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
The Roundhill Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Thurmaston averages 486 Mbps — 386% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Thurmaston homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.4
% Rated C or Above	62.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,102

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,509
Median Age	41.2
Median Household Income	£30,111.7
Employment Rate	56.7%
Owner Occupied	64.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	30%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Thurmaston?

The average house price in Thurmaston is £357,006 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Thurmaston is a flat, with an average price of £154,983.

Is Thurmaston a safe place to live?

Thurmaston has a recorded crime rate of 130.5 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 Thurmaston?

Thurmaston has 5 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Thurmaston?

Average broadband download speeds in Thurmaston are around 486 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.1% of premises.

How big is Thurmaston?

Thurmaston is a settlement in Charnwood with a population of approximately 9,509.

Most compared with

How does Thurmaston stack up against its neighbours?

Anstey

Thurmaston

House price: £289,840 · £357,006
Crime rate: 68 · 130.5
Distance: 4.0 mi

Barrow upon Soar

Thurmaston

House price: £314,026 · £357,006
Crime rate: 68 · 130.5
Distance: 5.7 mi

Barwell

Thurmaston

House price: £248,290 · £357,006
Crime rate: 97.2 · 130.5
Distance: 12.9 mi

Birstall

Thurmaston

House price: £260,306 · £357,006
Crime rate: 68 · 130.5
Distance: 1.4 mi

Blaby and Whetstone

Thurmaston

House price: £325,405 · £357,006
Crime rate: 59.5 · 130.5
Distance: 8.2 mi

Broughton Astley

Thurmaston

House price: £334,722 · £357,006
Crime rate: 31.1 · 130.5
Distance: 11.6 mi

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