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Ashby Willesley

About

Ashby Willesley ward lies on the eastern edge of the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The area is largely residential, with housing developments extending towards the countryside boundary. It contains several local schools and recreational sports grounds, serving the community's everyday needs. The ward is bordered by agricultural land to the east, marking a transition from town to rural Leicestershire.

A notable local feature is the Willesley Lake and its surrounding woodland, a former fishpond complex associated with the historic Ashby Castle. This green space provides a habitat for wildlife and a network of paths for walking. The ward's layout is defined by the A511 road, which runs along its southern edge, connecting it to the wider district.

Area overview

On average Ashby Willesley has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashby Willesley is £60,968 per year. There are 1 schools in Ashby Willesley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashby Willesley is home to around 2,147 people, with a population density of about 357.3 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

180

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ashby Willesley Population

2,147

Population density

357.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

79.18(+131%)

Anti-social behaviour

29.34(+79%)

Criminal damage and arson

23.75(+218%)

Public order

23.75(+240%)

Vehicle crime

17.7(+323%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

2,003

93.29%

Other White

2.24%

Irish

0.88%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.75%

Indian

0.61%

Total population: 2,147

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

672

37.21%

No qualifications

347

19.21%

Level 3 (A level)

266

14.73%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

227

12.57%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

164

9.08%

Total 16+ residents: 1,806

Housing

Owns outright

326

34.39%

Owns with a mortgage

252

26.58%

Social rents from council

192

20.25%

Private landlord or letting agency

133

14.03%

Shared ownership

2.43%

Total households: 948

Property prices in Ashby Willesley

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Ashby Willesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £940,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashby Willesley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£331,000	£213,225	£270,000	£398,125	£751,900
Flats	10	£185,000	£69,100	£134,750	£223,750	£265,750
Semi-Detached	4	£290,000	£202,395	£211,293	£370,000	£382,000
Terraced	8	£229,000	£176,650	£193,500	£296,250	£334,500

10 years median price trend in Ashby Willesley

All postcodes in Ashby Willesley

LE651TB

Spinney Close

LE652GR

Trinity Close

LE652FR

Kilwardby Street

LE652PQ

Grange Close

LE652FB

Western Close

LE652QA

Willesley Road

LE652AS

Station Road

LE652PB

Baker Avenue

LE652FH

Bath Street

LE652GX

Wilfred Gardens

LE652GQ

Trinity Close

LE652PR

Tamworth Road

LE652QF

Willesley Gardens

LE652PE

Ashby Willesley

LE652PZ

Tamworth Road

LE652GJ

Royal Mews

LE652PD

Bowker Crescent

LE652TL

Willesley Lane

LE652FT

Kirkland Close

LE652PH

Ashby Willesley

LE652PF

Measham Road

LE651GF

Lower Packington Road

LE652PA

Bristol Avenue

LE652FW

Kilwardby Street

LE652GW

Wilfred Place

LE652QD

Wells Road

LE651GD

Lower Packington Road

LE652TX

Measham Road

LE652PG

Musson Drive

LE652GN

Station Road

LE652QB

Willesley Close

LE652FE

Avenue Road

LE652FS

Park Close

LE652GS

Trinity Close

LE651UR

Rescue Way

LE652GL

Rawdon Terrace

LE651GJ

Lower Packington Road

LE652PW

Tamworth Road

LE652PT

Tamworth Road

LE652PX

Tamworth Road

LE651TZ

Tudor Close

LE652UP

Willesley Wood Side

LE652QG

Packington Nook Lane

LE651GE

Lower Packington Road

LE651GR

Mill Farm Lane

LE651US

Stuart Way

LE652GT

Trinity Close

LE651GG

Lower Packington Road

LE651GH

Lower Packington Road

LE652PL

Ridgway Road

LE652PS

Tamworth Road

LE652QE

Willesley Gardens

LE651SJ

Lodge Close

LE651TW

Windsor Road

LE651WQ

Measham Road

LE652PN

Smedley Close

LE652GY

Pithiviers Close

LE652RY

Castle Way

LE652FG

Churchside Walk

LE652UN

Willesley Wood Side

LE652FA

Avenue Road

LE652FZ

Station Mews

LE652PJ

Ridgway Road

LE652PP

Staley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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