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About

Ashby Holywell ward lies in the northwestern part of North West Leicestershire, encompassing the northern and western outskirts of the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The area includes residential neighbourhoods, local parks, and stretches of open countryside, creating a mix of suburban and rural landscapes.

The ward is defined by the Ashby Woulds, a distinct area of reclaimed land from former coal mining activity. This legacy has been transformed into a network of walking trails, waterways, and green spaces, including the Ashby Canal which passes through the area. The local geography is characterised by these regenerated industrial grounds now integrated into the natural environment.

Area overview

On average Ashby Holywell has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 12% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashby Holywell is £64,362 per year. The median sale price in Ashby Holywell is £285,000 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £247,000 and £410,000. There are 1 schools in Ashby Holywell: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashby Holywell is home to around 3,228 people, with a population density of about 2,634 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashby Holywell Population
3,228
Population density
2,634 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.72(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.25(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.39(+67%)
Public order
11.77(+70%)
Vehicle crime
8.98(+118%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,002
93%
Other White
95
2.94%
Indian
20
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.53%
African
16
0.5%
Total population: 3,228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
995
38.15%
Level 3 (A level)
434
16.64%
No qualifications
385
14.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
373
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
250
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 2,608

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
516
37.64%
Owns outright
482
35.16%
Other social rented
169
12.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
141
10.28%
Social rents from council
42
3.06%
Total households: 1,371

Property prices in Ashby Holywell

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £304
Sales (last 12 months): 55
Typical range (middle 50%): £247K – £410K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Ashby Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashby Holywell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£415,000£319
Semi-Detached19£251,000£289
Terraced7£250,000£280
Flats2£134,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashby Holywell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashby Holywell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,000—£172,500£171,000
2017£289,998—£190,000£153,000
2018£315,000—£197,500£190,000
2019£374,995—£193,750£233,000
2020£349,995—£195,250£232,498
2021£319,995£129,375£249,995£249,995
2022£395,000£150,625£251,000£257,995
2023£354,995£152,500£259,995£250,000
2024£337,500£157,500£265,000£245,000
2025£399,950£142,500£240,000£245,750
2026£415,000£108,000£249,500£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashby Holywell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashby Holywell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245—£228£187
2017£257—£222£220
2018£267—£232£222
2019£257—£241£255
2020£265—£236£261
2021£288£227£277£250
2022£322£226£297£283
2023£331£194£272£303
2024£307£170£298£277
2025£330£227£299£311
2026£314£197£293£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashby Holywell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashby Holywell in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North West Leicestershire district.

Band A£1,612
Band B£1,881
Band C£2,150
Band D£2,418
Band E£2,956
Band F£3,493
Band G£4,030
Band H£4,836

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ashby Holywell ward.

Local councillors

Avril Wilson

Ashby Holywell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Ashby Holywell

Is Ashby Holywell safe?

Ashby Holywell records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ashby Holywell?

The median sale price in Ashby Holywell is £285,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ashby Holywell?

Ashby Holywell has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Ashby Holywell?

Ashby Holywell scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ashby Holywell sits around rank 22,784 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ashby Holywell?

The average household income in Ashby Holywell is around £64,362 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ashby Holywell?

Ashby Holywell is represented by 1 elected councillor: Avril Wilson (Labour Party).