Area Info for Foxton (Leicestershire)

Foxton, Leicestershire

Foxton is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated near the town of Market Harborough, approximately 8 miles south of Leicester. The village is known for its historic significance and rural charm.

History and Heritage

Foxton has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The village features traditional English countryside architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. One of the notable landmarks is the Foxton Locks, a series of 10 canal locks on the Grand Union Canal, which are a popular attraction and demonstrate the area's importance during the canal era.

Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks are a prominent feature of the village, comprising a staircase of 10 canal locks built in the 19th century. They were constructed to help boats navigate the change in elevation along the canal. Today, the locks are a popular spot for visitors, offering scenic views, walking trails, and opportunities for boating and leisure activities.

Community and Amenities

The village has a small but active community, with local amenities including a pub, a village hall, and a few shops. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing.

Transport Links

Foxton is well-connected by road, with proximity to major routes leading to Leicester, Market Harborough, and other nearby towns. The village is also accessible via the historic canal network, which remains in use for leisure purposes.

Natural Environment

The area around Foxton features lush green fields, woodlands, and the scenic Grand Union Canal. It offers a peaceful rural setting ideal for outdoor recreation and enjoying the natural landscape.
Education
School
Foxton Primary School0.30 miles
Gallow Field Road, Foxton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QZ
Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School1.80 miles
School Lane, Lubenham, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9TW
The Robert Smyth Academy2.29 miles
Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7JG
Brooke House College2.32 miles
12 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AU
Market Harborough Church of England Academy2.36 miles
Fairfield Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9QH
The Kibworth School2.55 miles
Smeeton Road, Kibworth, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 0LG
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy2.58 miles
Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9BZ
Church Langton Church of England Primary School2.63 miles
Stonton Road, Church Langton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7SZ
Ridgeway Primary Academy2.64 miles
The Ridgeway, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HQ
Great Bowden Church of England Primary School2.78 miles
Gunnsbrook Close, Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HZ
Welland Park Academy2.84 miles
Welland Park Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DR
Kibworth Church of England Primary School2.95 miles
Hillcrest Avenue, Kibworth, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 0NH
Farndon Fields Primary School3.15 miles
Argyle Park, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9JH
Little Bowden School3.20 miles
Scotland Road, Little Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8AY
Meadowdale Primary School3.29 miles
Meadowdale Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7XQ
Fleckney Church of England Primary School4.18 miles
Batchelor Road, Fleckney, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 8BE
Health
Clinic
Kgh Two Shires Clinic3.46 miles
Two Shires Surgery, Torch Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9HL
Two Shires Surgery3.46 miles
Torch Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9HL
Anson House3.53 miles
2 Compass Point, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9HW
The Croft Medical Practice7.55 miles
2 Glen Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4PE
Rosemead Drive Surgery7.85 miles
103 Rosemead Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5PP
Billesdon Surgery8.03 miles
4 Market Place, Billesdon, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9AJ
Bushloe End Surgery8.15 miles
48 Bushloe End, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2BA
Rothwell Surgery8.64 miles
109 Desborough Road, Rothwell, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 6JQ
Bushby Branch Surgery9.11 miles
Hill Court, Main Street, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9NY
The Practice Asquith9.20 miles
693 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FQ
Complex Mental Health - Locked Facility9.64 miles
Sturdee Community Hospital, 58 - 62 Runcorn Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9FS
Toller Road Residential Service9.71 miles
13 Toller Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3HP
Saffron Group Practice9.91 miles
509 Saffron Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UL
Springfield Road Health Centre (Branch Practice Of Wigston Central Surgery)9.93 miles
Springfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3BB
Ar-Razi Medical Centre10.01 miles
1 Evington Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5PQ
Ar Razi Medical Centre10.01 miles
1 Evington Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5PQ
GP
Dr N Choudhury & Partners - Kibworth2.55 miles
Smeeton Road, Kibworth, Leicester, Leics, LE8 0LG
Market Harborough Medical Centre2.60 miles
Market Harborough & Bosworth Partnership, 67 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leics, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9BX
Kibworth2.60 miles
Old School Surgery, 2a Station Street, Kibworth, Leicester, LE8 0LN
Dr Kilpatrick & Partners3.46 miles
Two Shires Surgery, Torch Way, Market Harborough, Leicester, LE16 9HL
Dr N Choudhury & Partners - Fleckney Surgery3.89 miles
High Street, Fleckney, Leicester, Leics, LE8 8AJ
Fleckney3.89 miles
6a High Street, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 0AJ
Husbands Bosworth Surgery5.16 miles
The Bosworth Surgery, Market Harborough & Bosworth Partnership, Kilworth Road, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6JZ
Dr N Choudhury & Partners - Great Glen5.55 miles
24 Main Street, Great Glen, Leicester, Leics, LE8 9GG
Medbourne6.46 miles
Old School Hall, Main Street, Medbourne, Market Harborough, LE16 8DT
Hallaton6.83 miles
The Stenning Hall, Horn Lane, Hallaton, Market Harborough, LE16 8UG
Welford Surgery6.88 miles
Market Harborough & Bosworth Partnership, Village Hall, Welford, Northants, Welford, NN6 6HU
Dr D O'Keeffe & Partners7.55 miles
2 Glen Road, Oadby, Leics, LE2 4PE
Desborough Surgery7.57 miles
35 High Street, Desborough, Northamptonshire, NN14 2NB
Dr M P Shanks & Partners7.74 miles
159 Uplands Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leics, LE2 4NW
Dr Chohan and Partners7.85 miles
103 Rosemead Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leics, Leicestershire, LE2 5PP
Dr G E Aram & Partners7.89 miles
Central Street, Countesthorpe, Leics, LE8 5QJ
Hospital
St Lukes Hospital1.94 miles
33 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN
Market Harborough Hospital2.52 miles
58 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DD
Spire Leicester Hospital9.07 miles
Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2FF
Leicester General Hospital9.97 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW
Feilding Palmer Hospital10.09 miles
Gilmorton Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4DZ
Woodland Hospital10.44 miles
Woodland Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8XF
Nuffield Health, Leicester Hospital10.62 miles
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HY
Leicester Royal Infirmary11.07 miles
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
Kettering General Hospital11.87 miles
Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8UZ
St Mary's Hospital12.84 miles
77 London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7PW
Glenfield Hospital13.63 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP
Leicester Frith Hospital13.74 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Rutland Memorial Hospital15.10 miles
Cold Overton Road,, LE15 6NT
Hospital Of St Cross15.51 miles
Barby Rd, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PX
Hinckley & District Hosp16.98 miles
Mount Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AG
Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital17.22 miles
Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA
Pharmacy
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.60 miles
7-9 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9BX
Market Harborough Pharmacy2.60 miles
Located within Market Harborough Med Centre, 67 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, LE16 9BX
Market Harborough Pharmacy2.60 miles
Market Harborough Med Ctr, 67 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9BX
Lloydspharmacy2.60 miles
8 Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0LN
Moins Chemist2.66 miles
11-15 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, leicestershire, Leicestershire, LE16 9BX
Boots2.77 miles
9 St Mary`s Place, St Mary`s Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7DR
Lloydspharmacy3.46 miles
Torch Way, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9HL
Parade Pharmacy3.89 miles
8-10 High Street, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8AJ
County Pharmacy5.66 miles
County Hse,14 Stretton Ct, Stretton Road, Great Glen, LE8 9HB
Howitts Chemists Ltd7.53 miles
10 High Street, Desborough, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 2QS
Sainsburys Pharmacy7.55 miles
Glen Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4PE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.57 miles
37 High Street, Desborough, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 2NB
Little Hill Pharmacy Ltd7.79 miles
4 Launceston House, Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GL
Severn Chemist7.81 miles
40 Severn Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4FY
Countesthorpe Chemist7.89 miles
16 Central Street, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QJ
Boots8.05 miles
27 Bell Street, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1AD
Leisure
Park
LANGTON HALL (Grade II Listed)2.09 miles
NORTH KILWORTH6.60 miles
KELMARSH GARDENS AND PARKLAND (Grade II* Listed)6.79 miles
HARRINGTON (Grade II* Listed)7.51 miles
NEVILL HOLT (Grade II Listed)7.61 miles
LUCAS MARSH7.79 miles
BROCKS HILL7.81 miles
TAILBY MEADOW8.35 miles
KNIGHTON SPINNEY8.93 miles
SAFFRON HILL CEMETERY (Grade II* Listed)9.18 miles
RUSHTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)9.47 miles
COTTESBROOKE HALL (Grade II Listed)9.90 miles
ROCKINGHAM CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)10.06 miles
QUENBY HALL (Grade II Listed)10.15 miles
OCEAN ROAD OPEN SPACE10.23 miles
KINGS WOOD10.34 miles
Shop
Groceries
M&S Market Harborough Bp1.23 miles
Melton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7FD
SPAR Market Harborough2.60 miles
Spar, Coventry Road, Leicestershire, LE16 9BX
Co-op Leicester2.64 miles
Kibworth, LE8 0HS
Co-op Market Harborough2.64 miles
Petrol Coventry Rd, LE16 9BZ
Co-op Market Harborough2.66 miles
Market Harborough, LE16 9BX
R&R Convenience Store2.69 miles
31 Fleckney Road, Kibworth Leicester LE8 0HF
Tesco Market Harborough (Metro)2.71 miles
21 The Square, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7PA
Sainsbury's Market Harborough2.83 miles
St. Mary`s Place, Market Harborough, LE16 7DR
Londis Western Avenue Stores2.90 miles
45-47 Western Avenue, Market Harborough, LE16 9PL
ALDI Springfield Street2.93 miles
Market Harborough, LE16 8BD
Lidl Market Harborough2.97 miles
13 Kettering Road, Market Harborough, LE16 8AN
Tesco Market Harborough (Express)3.29 miles
Rockingham Rd, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QD
Co-op Leicester3.90 miles
Fleckney, LE8 8AJ
Fleckney Convenience Store4.24 miles
85 Kilby Road, Fleckney Leicester LE8 8BP
Co-op Leicester5.62 miles
Great Glen, LE8 9GH
Co-op Kettering7.07 miles
Hill Top, NN14 2LJ
Transport
Airport
Coventry Baginton Airport23.28 miles
East Midlands Airport26.99 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 132.32 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 232.34 miles
Birmingham International Airport32.41 miles
Bus Stop
Vicarage Drive (W)0.19 miles
Welland Avenue (NE)0.49 miles
Welland Avenue (SW)0.50 miles
Prison (NE)0.59 miles
Prison (SW)0.60 miles
Foxton Locks Car Park (NW)0.78 miles
Bell Inn (SE)1.06 miles
Bell Inn (NW)1.08 miles
Roundabout (N)1.21 miles
Petrol Station (SE)1.22 miles
Gallow Field Road (N)1.33 miles
Gallow Field Road (S)1.34 miles
Airfield Business Park (S)1.43 miles
Airfield Business Park (N)1.44 miles
The Green (E)1.64 miles
The Green (W)1.65 miles
Railway Station
Market Harborough Rail Station2.99 miles
South Wigston Rail Station8.82 miles
Narborough Rail Station10.91 miles
Leicester Rail Station11.02 miles
Corby Rail Station11.84 miles
Kettering Rail Station12.55 miles
Syston Rail Station14.02 miles
Rugby Rail Station14.64 miles
Long Buckby Rail Station15.25 miles
Oakham Rail Station15.27 miles
Sileby Rail Station16.84 miles
Hinckley Rail Station17.09 miles
Melton Mowbray Rail Station18.14 miles
Wellingborough Rail Station18.49 miles
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station18.53 miles
Northampton Rail Station18.56 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LE16 7R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment572
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
41, MIDDLE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RE		£375,000
2025-06-20
semidetached
freehold
26, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RW		£235,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
6, STUART CRESCENT
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RL		£315,000
2025-01-31
semidetached
freehold
THE OLD COURT HOUSE, MAIN STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RB		£985,000
2025-01-03
detached
freehold
2, MIDDLE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RE		£685,000
2025-01-03
detached
freehold
THE LOCK HOUSE, 2, FISHERS FARM LANE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7YN		£455,000
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
60, SWINGBRIDGE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RH		£700,000
2024-08-29
detached
freehold
6, MAIN STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RB		£935,000
2024-08-16
detached
freehold
21, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RN		£275,000
2024-08-09
terraced
freehold
11, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RN		£245,000
2024-04-19
semidetached
freehold
80, MAIN STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RB		£895,000
2024-02-19
detached
freehold
3, VICARAGE DRIVE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RJ		£485,000
2023-08-30
semidetached
freehold
43, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RN		£205,000
2023-07-28
semidetached
freehold
OAK COTTAGE, NORTH LANE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RF		£395,000
2023-07-05
semidetached (New)
freehold
63, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RN		£240,000
2023-04-04
semidetached
freehold
THE BRAMBLES, NORTH LANE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RF		£735,000
2022-12-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2021-08-02   £255,000
3, FISHERS FARM LANE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7YN		£933,458
2022-12-14
detached (New)
freehold
18A, SWINGBRIDGE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RH		£437,500
2022-11-04
detached
freehold
7, SWINGBRIDGE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RH		£325,000
2022-09-16
semidetached
freehold
3, STUART CRESCENT
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RL		£340,000
2022-07-28
semidetached
freehold
40, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RW		£227,000
2022-07-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2022-07-22   £225,000
31, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RN		£290,000
2022-06-24
semidetached
freehold
1, FISHERS FARM LANE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7YN		£470,000
2022-06-06
detached (New)
freehold
2, FISHERS FARM LANE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7YN		£460,000
2022-05-09
detached (New)
freehold
6, FISHERS FARM LANE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7YN		£525,000
2022-04-29
detached (New)
freehold
12, FISHERS FARM LANE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7YN		£850,000
2022-04-20
detached (New)
freehold
4, FISHERS FARM LANE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7YN		£460,000
2022-03-31
detached (New)
freehold
10, FISHERS FARM LANE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7YN		£570,000
2022-03-22
detached (New)
freehold
Sold 2020-12-22   £112,929,322
8, FISHERS FARM LANE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7YN		£570,000
2022-03-17
detached (New)
freehold
30A, MIDDLE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RE		£635,000
2022-01-28
detached
freehold
35, MAIN STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RB		£465,000
2021-10-19
detached
freehold
29, MIDDLE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RE		£382,000
2021-06-25
detached
freehold
30, MIDDLE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RE		£685,000
2021-06-18
detached
freehold
69, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RN		£230,000
2021-05-07
terraced
freehold
66, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RW		£200,000
2021-03-24
semidetached
freehold
28A, MIDDLE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RE		£590,000
2021-03-18
detached
freehold
4, SWINGBRIDGE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RH		£410,000
2021-01-05
semidetached
freehold
9, MIDDLE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RE		£550,000
2020-12-13
detached (New)
freehold
7, MIDDLE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RE		£700,000
2020-12-04
detached (New)
freehold
76, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RW		£260,000
2020-11-27
semidetached
freehold
48, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RW		£165,000
2020-11-27
terraced
freehold
40, MIDDLE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RE		£630,000
2020-11-27
detached
freehold
28, WELLAND AVENUE
GARTREE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RW		£175,000
2020-11-18
terraced
freehold
14, VICARAGE DRIVE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RJ		£668,000
2020-11-09
detached (New)
freehold
11, MIDDLE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RE		£395,000
2020-11-06
detached (New)
freehold
THE BYRE, SWINGBRIDGE STREET
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RH		£485,000
2020-11-05
detached
freehold
16, VICARAGE DRIVE
FOXTON
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE16 7RJ		£680,000
2020-11-02
detached (New)
freehold
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