Market Harborough (LE16) has experienced modest price appreciation over five years, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, while rental income has expanded more substantially at 6.3% annually. Population growth of 2.3% over the same period suggests gradual demographic expansion. The district scores 52.2 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally and indicating strong relative performance. Currently classified at a latent gentrification stage, LE16 presents characteristics typical of markets where rental yields may outpace capital growth, which carries distinct implications for income-focused investors compared to those prioritising equity appreciation.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 2.3% per year
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What's changing in Market Harborough · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by transformation.
Market Harborough (LE16) common questions
Is Market Harborough up and coming?
Market Harborough (LE16) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 41% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Market Harborough safe?
Market Harborough has a safety score of 38/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Market Harborough?
The average property price in Market Harborough (LE16) is £287k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Market Harborough?
The median monthly rent in Market Harborough (LE16) is £950 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Market Harborough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Northampton (NN2), Northampton (NN5), Buckingham (MK18), High Wycombe (HP12), Corby (NN18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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