About Welham

Welham is a small village located in Leicestershire, England, within the postcode area LE16. It is situated near the larger town of Market Harborough, making it easily accessible for visitors. The village features a mix of residential homes and open countryside, providing a peaceful environment for its residents. The local community is close-knit, with a few amenities available for daily needs. Nearby Market Harborough offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and recreational facilities. The surrounding area is characterised by its agricultural landscape, which can be explored through various walking routes. Welham serves as a quiet retreat for those looking to experience rural life in the English countryside.

School Ratings in Welham

Families in Welham have access to 20 local schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Welham

Homes sell for an average of £418K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £477K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Welham

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Welham, with 10 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Welham

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Welham among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Welham

Welham benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 7,139 sales

Average Price £418K
£1K — £112.93M
Detached £477K 3,175
Semi £295K 1,717
Terraced £247K 1,284
Flat £207K 658

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

15 Primary
2 Secondary
3 Other
Church Langton Church of England Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Hallaton Church of England Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 2.9 miles Ridgeway Primary Academy Primary 3.1 miles Meadowdale Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles The Robert Smyth Academy Secondary Good 3.3 miles The Divergent School Harborough 3.6 miles Brooke House College Good 3.7 miles Wellington Place Primary School Primary 3.7 miles Market Harborough Church of England Academy Primary 3.8 miles Little Bowden School Primary 3.9 miles St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary 3.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Welham IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Welham experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
6/10
8,027 Children (0-15) 16%
29,600 Working Age 60%
15,292 Older (60+) 31%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.2% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Welham 98 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Welham are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

30 Violence & Sexual Offences
10 Shoplifting
9 Anti-Social Behaviour
8 Criminal Damage & Arson
8 Other Theft
7 Public Order
7 Vehicle Crime
6 Burglary
6 Drugs
4 Other Crime
1 Weapons
1 Robbery
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Market Harborough Train Station 3.6 miles
Corby Train Station 8.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Weston by Welland 0.9 miles Thorpe Langton 1.2 miles Sutton Bassett 1.4 miles Slawston 1.4 miles Medbourne 2 miles Cranoe 2 miles Glooston 2 miles Ashley 2.2 miles East Langton 2.5 miles Church Langton 2.6 miles Stonton Wyville 2.6 miles Great Bowden 2.8 miles

Local Government

District Harborough
County Leicestershire
Ward Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden
Constituency Harborough
Parish Harborough, unparished area
Region East Midlands

Streets in LE16 30 shown View all streets

A427 2 A4304 1 A508 1 Abbey Street 2 Acorn Close 1 Adam and Eve Street 37 Adamswood Close 1 Adcock Road 1 Admiral Court 1 Admiral Road 2 Airfield Road 3 Albany Road 1 Albert Road 1 Alexander Close 1 Allexton Road 1 Althorp Close 1 Alvington Way 1 Andrew Macdonald Close 1 Angel Street 1 Angell Drive 2 Arden Close 1 Arden Way 2 Argyle Park 1 Ashfield Road 1 Ashley Road 5 Ashley Way 1 Astley Close 1 Audley Close 2 Auriga Street 1 Austins Close 1

Postcodes in LE16 50 shown View all postcodes

LE16 0AN LE16 0DX LE16 0EF LE16 0FW LE16 0FX LE16 0FY LE16 0FZ LE16 0GL LE16 0GY LE16 0GZ LE16 0HA LE16 0HG LE16 0HL LE16 0HR LE16 0JB LE16 0JE LE16 0JF LE16 0RA LE16 0RB LE16 0RD LE16 0RE LE16 0RF LE16 0RG LE16 0SA LE16 0SB LE16 0SD LE16 0SE LE16 0SF LE16 0SG LE16 0SH LE16 0SJ LE16 0SL LE16 0SN LE16 0SP LE16 0SQ LE16 0SR LE16 0SS LE16 0ST LE16 0SU LE16 0SW LE16 0SX LE16 0SY LE16 0SZ LE16 0TA LE16 0TB LE16 0TD LE16 0TE LE16 0TF LE16 0TG LE16 0TH