Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford
Harborough 006 · 4 sub-areas · 10,715 residents
Harborough 006, in the Harborough district of the East Midlands, is home to around 10,700 people and sits firmly at the owner-occupied, settled end of the local housing market. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £900 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — though with over four in five homes owner-occupied, rental stock here is limited.
Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford is a mid-density neighbourhood of Harborough in the East Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £960 a month for a typical home; broadband infrastructure is patchy — worth checking the specific postcode.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford in Harborough
Living in Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford
Harborough 006 is a quiet, largely residential area within the Harborough district, and it feels it. The demographic profile skews older and more settled than the national average — over a quarter of residents are aged 50 to 64, and nearly a quarter are 65 or over. The housing stock reflects that: around 81% of homes are owner-occupied, which means the rental market is thin and choice is limited if you're looking to rent rather than buy.
On rents, this neighbourhood is genuinely affordable by national standards. A typical 2-bed runs about £900 a month, well under the UK national median of around £1,200, and a 3-bed comes in around £1,100. Even so, the deposit hurdle is real — median property prices are in the region of £471,000, which translates to roughly 6.9 years of saving for a deposit at average local incomes. Renting here costs around 45% of typical take-home pay, which is on the higher side given the modest absolute rent figures, pointing to relatively modest local wages.
The area is strongly car-dependent. Only about 1% of residents commute by public transport, while more than half drive to work. Nearly 42% work from home, which is well above the national norm and helps explain why this relatively rural area functions so well for its residents despite limited public transport links. There's no metro or tram service within any practical distance.
For families, the age structure and high owner-occupation rate signal a stable, low-turnover community. Crime runs well below the national average at around 45 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, compared to roughly 80 nationally. The greenspace picture is reasonable — the average resident is within about 730 metres of accessible green space.
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Frequently asked
- Is Harborough 006 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's a quiet, settled, low-crime area with good greenspace access and genuinely affordable rents compared to national benchmarks. The trade-off is that it's very car-dependent, public transport is sparse, and the rental stock is thin — over 80% of homes are owner-occupied, so choice for renters is limited.
- What is the rent in Harborough 006?
- A typical one-bed costs around £700 a month, a two-bed around £900, and a three-bed around £1,100. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. All three are noticeably below the UK national median for their size, though rents did tick up around 1.7% in the last year.
- Is Harborough 006 safe?
- It's one of the safer areas in the East Midlands. The crime rate runs at around 45 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly half the UK national average of about 80. Low crime is one of the neighbourhood's most consistent practical advantages, particularly for families and older residents.
- What's the commute from Harborough 006 to the nearest city centre?
- By public transport it's not quick. Birmingham takes around 148 minutes, London around 173 minutes. The nearest rail station is roughly 8.7km away, so you'd need to drive to reach it. Nearly 42% of residents work from home, which is well above average and reflects the area's limited connectivity.
- Who lives in Harborough 006?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are aged 50 to 64, and nearly a quarter are 65 or over. The 18–34 age group makes up just 15.5% of the population. Around 95% of residents were born in the UK, and the community is relatively stable and low-turnover.
- What schools are near Harborough 006?
- There are six schools within a typical catchment radius, but only around a quarter are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is around 10km away. Parents should check specific catchment boundaries with Harborough District Council before choosing an address.
- Is Harborough 006 good for families?
- It has genuine appeal for families who can drive: low crime, reasonable greenspace access, and a stable community. The main caveats are school provision — quality within immediate catchment is limited — and the lack of public transport, which makes car ownership a practical necessity rather than a convenience.