Market Harborough, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Market Harborough is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 22,911. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 22,911 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.4776°, -0.9205° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.1 inches (866 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.9 inches (18 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $53,877 |
| Median Age | 45.7 years |
About Market Harborough
Market Harborough is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 22,911. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Market Harborough vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Market Harborough vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,877 |
| 28% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,877 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,085 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 35.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $462,796 |
| 64% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,347 |
| 16% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 77.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.2% |
| Housing Units | 9,164 |
Property Tax
Climate in Market Harborough
Market Harborough has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 775 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 328.2 sq mi (850.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4776°N, 0.9205°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Market Harborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.8% |
| 12% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 55.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Total Area | 328.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 35.8% |
Schools in Market Harborough
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Harborough Church of England Academy | — | — | — | — |
| The Robert Smyth Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Little Bowden Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Farndon Fields Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Meadowdale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Brooke House College | — | — | — | — |
| Welland Park Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Market Harborough
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) | information, local | AAC+ 101 kbps | |
| R5K Radio | edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Bedford Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fosse 107 | 80s, 90s | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Northants 1 | 00's, 10's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) | information, local | AAC 339 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| CRMK | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio UTSAV | — | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Sanskar Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EAVA FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Beat Route Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Northants 96.6 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio | 1950s, 50's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gabbie's Doo | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Bedford | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bloomberg UK | business, news | UNKNOWN | |
| NREW Radio | ambient groove, background | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 103 The Eye | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rutland and Stamford Sound | — | MP3 | |
| Data Transmission Radio | deep house, drum and bass | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Cross Counties Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Kohinoor Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Seerah | — | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Coalville Public Radio | variety | MP3 | |
| Usmani Mosque | islamic, islamic religion | MP3 | |
| Leicester Community Radio | community radio, leicester | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sabras Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Satsang Radio | — | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Radio2Funky | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LEAR | arts, culture | AAC 80 kbps | |
| in2Beats | classic soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Horton | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Market Harborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House | ||||
| Abbey Pumping Station | ||||
| Abbey Pumping Station | ||||
| Abington Park Museum | ||||
| Belgrave Hall Museum | ||||
| Belgrave Hall Museum | ||||
| Central Museum | ||||
| Corby Heritage Centre | ||||
| Daventry Museum | ||||
| Desborough Heritage Centre | ||||
| Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum | ||||
| Framework Knitters Museum | ||||
| Framework Knitters Museum | ||||
| Harborough Museum | ||||
| Harrington Aviation Museum | ||||
| Irchester Railway Museum | ||||
| Jewry Wall Museum | ||||
| Jewry Wall Museum | ||||
| King Richard III Visitor Centre | ||||
| King Richard III Visitor Centre | ||||
| Leicester Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Leicester Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Manor House Museum | ||||
| Museum of Leathercraft | ||||
| Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment | ||||
| Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment | ||||
| National Gas Museum | ||||
| National Gas Museum | ||||
| National Space Centre | ||||
| National Space Centre | ||||
| Newarke Houses Museum | ||||
| Newarke Houses Museum | ||||
| Retro Computer Museum | ||||
| Retro Computer Museum | ||||
| Rocks by Rail | ||||
| Rothwell Arts and Heritage centre | ||||
| Rutland County Museum | ||||
| Sywell Aviation Museum | ||||
| Wellingborough Museum | ||||
| Wollaston Museum | ||||
| Workshop |
Libraries in Market Harborough
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beaumont Leys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burton Latimer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Countesthorpe Parish Council Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Danesholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daventry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| David Wilson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Desborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earls Barton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Goscote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Evington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleckney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fosse Neighbourhood Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Glen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Highfields Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kettering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kibworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leicester Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Buckby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Market Harborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Memorial Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Moulton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moulton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountsorrel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netherhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netherhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Aylestone Park Library (Within Leisure Centre) | 0.0 | |||||
| New Aylestone Park Library (Within Leisure Centre) | 0.0 | |||||
| Northamptonshire Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oadby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RCM Software Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RCM Software Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rushey Mead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutland County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southfields Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Barnabas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Barnabas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Matthew's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Matthew's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Brite Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurnby Lodge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurnby Lodge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uppingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellingborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westcotes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weston Favell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weston Favell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wigston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wollaston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| WQEIC Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Market Harborough
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Indoor Market | |||||
| Grimsby Fish | |||||
| Leicester Market | |||||
| Leicester Market | |||||
| Leicester Market Food Hall | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Northampton Market | |||||
| Temporary Market | |||||
| Temporary Market |
Hotels in Market Harborough
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Market Harborough
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Market Harborough
16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Market Harborough
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Market Harborough
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Market Harborough
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Market Harborough
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Market Harborough
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Market Harborough
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Market Harborough
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Market Harborough
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Market Harborough
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Market Harborough
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Market Harborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braybrooke Brewery | ||||
| Hart Family Brewers | ||||
| Potbelly Brewery | ||||
| Warner Edwards Distillery | ||||
| Whistling Kite Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Market Harborough
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Friar Lane and Epworth Football Club | ||
| King Power Stadium | ||
| Mattioli Woods Welford Road | ||
| Saffron Lane Stadium | ||
| Uptonsteel County Ground |
Ski Resorts Near Market Harborough
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InPiste | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Market Harborough
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | Large Airport |
| Coventry Airport | CVT | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | — | Medium Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Baxterley Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bericote Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bitteswell Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bovingdon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Camp Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cheddington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chesham Vale Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Derby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Enstone Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Field Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Finmere Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Market Harborough
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Connaught Road Post Office | |
| Keya News | |
| Market Harborough Post Office | |
| Post Office & Convenience Store | |
| Welton's |
Treatment Centers in Market Harborough
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Asquith Surgery | ||
| Barclay House | ||
| Clarendon Park Medical Centre | ||
| Function Jigsaw | ||
| Haymarket Health | ||
| Leicester Recovery Hub (No. 5) | ||
| Leicester Sports Medicine Clinic | ||
| Oadby House Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic | ||
| Skintique Clinic | ||
| The Aloe Therapy Centre | ||
| The Spine Clinic | ||
| Total Heeling | ||
| Wigston Sports & Health Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Market Harborough
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Congregational Church | |
| Great Bowden: St Peter & St Paul | |
| Harborough Community Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses | |
| Market Harborough Baptist Church | |
| Methodist Church Centre | |
| Our Lady of Victories Roman Catholic Parish Church | |
| St Dionysius | |
| St Helen's | |
| St Hugh | |
| St Nicholas |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Market Harborough?
Market Harborough has a population of 22,911 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 328.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Market Harborough expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,877, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $462,796 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,347 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Market Harborough?
Market Harborough has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Market Harborough?
Market Harborough has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,036. There are 2,085 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Market Harborough?
The median home value in Market Harborough is $462,796. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,347. The homeownership rate is 77.8%.
How are the schools in Market Harborough?
37.8% of adults in Market Harborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 55.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Market Harborough?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Market Harborough is 3.5% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 6.1% Asian. 96.6% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 3.7% of residents have a disability.
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