Narborough
Blaby 007 · 5 sub-areas · 8,726 residents
Blaby 007 is a suburban stretch within the Blaby district of the East Midlands, home to around 8,700 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £893 a month — well below the UK national average for a 2-bed — and the area sits comfortably in the least-deprived tenth of neighbourhoods in England. Owner-occupation is the norm here, with nearly four in five households owning their home.
Narborough is a mid-density neighbourhood of Blaby 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 Narborough?
The area is unusually green for its density — 9 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £977 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Narborough in Blaby
Living in Narborough
Blaby 007 feels like settled suburban England: low-density housing, green space within easy reach, and a population that's largely put down roots. Nearly 80% of households own their home, which shapes the neighbourhood's character — quieter streets, longer-term residents, less of the churn you get in more rental-heavy parts of the East Midlands. More than half of residents can reach a green space within a short walk, and the average distance to the nearest park or open land is under 300 metres.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the regional spectrum. A two-bedroom home runs around £893 a month — noticeably below the UK national median of around £1,200 for a two-bed. Three-bedroom properties come in around £1,059 a month, which is competitive for a district within reasonable reach of Birmingham. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,490 a year, which is worth factoring in alongside rent.
The population skews slightly older than the UK average. The largest age band is 50–64, at just over one in five residents, and the 65-plus cohort is similarly sized. Younger adults aged 18–34 make up under a fifth of the population — this isn't a neighbourhood drawing large numbers of recent graduates or young renters. Families with children account for around one in five households, suggesting a steady but not dominant family presence.
For getting around, the nearest rail station is roughly 900 metres away — about an 11-minute walk. Car use dominates, with 56% of residents driving to work, and just 2.4% using public transport. Birmingham is reachable by public transport in around 55 minutes. Working from home is notably common: more than a third of residents work remotely at least some of the time, which fits the owner-occupier, suburban profile well. Broadband coverage is 100% gigabit-capable, so remote workers won't be held back by connectivity.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on the pockets within Blaby 007.
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Frequently asked
- Is Blaby 007 a nice place to live?
- For settled suburban living, yes. It sits in the least-deprived 10% of neighbourhoods in England, crime is well below the national rate, green space is close by, and broadband is fully gigabit-capable. The trade-off is that it's heavily car-dependent and skews older — it won't suit renters looking for a lively, walkable urban scene.
- What is the rent in Blaby 007?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £696 a month, a two-bed roughly £893, and a three-bed around £1,059. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 6% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,490 annually on top.
- Is Blaby 007 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 49 per 1,000 residents per year — roughly 40% below the UK national average of around 80. The area is among the least deprived in England, and the claimant unemployment rate is just 2.2%, both of which tend to support lower crime levels.
- What's the commute from Blaby 007 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham takes around 55 minutes. The nearest rail station is about 900 metres away — an 11-minute walk. That said, 56% of residents commute by car, so most people drive rather than rely on rail or bus services.
- Who lives in Blaby 007?
- Mostly older, long-established owner-occupiers. Nearly 80% of households own their home, and over 40% of residents are aged 50 or above. Families with children account for roughly one in five households. It's not an area with a large young-renter population — the 18–34 cohort is under 19%.
- What schools are near Blaby 007?
- There are 27 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%, so it's worth researching individual schools. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 6.9 km away, so transport to school may be a factor for families prioritising that rating.
- How does Blaby 007 compare to other Blaby neighbourhoods on affordability?
- Blaby 007 sits at the affordable end of the district. A two-bed at around £893 a month is well below the UK national median of roughly £1,200. The deposit-to-savings ratio of just under five years is also relatively manageable compared with many East Midlands suburbs closer to Leicester or Birmingham.