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Ashby Willesley

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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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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
177
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashby Willesley Population
2,147
Population density
357.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.45(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.01(+60%)
Public order
26.55(+284%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.03(+169%)
Vehicle crime
19.1(+364%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,003
93.29%
Other White
48
2.24%
Irish
19
0.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.75%
Indian
13
0.61%
Total population: 2,147

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
23
2.43%
Total households: 948

Property prices in Ashby Willesley

Median price£248,000
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £381K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Ashby Willesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £950,000.

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 Willesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£415,000£328
Semi-Detached7£230,000£247
Terraced4£230,000£259
Flats9£220,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashby Willesley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashby Willesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£347,500£237,500£185,000£139,950
2017£315,250£181,750£207,500£180,000
2018£276,000£163,000£245,000£210,000
2019£390,000£169,950£267,500£187,950
2020£254,000£176,500£207,000£179,000
2021£340,000£222,500£245,000£185,000
2022£410,000£174,975£252,775£181,250
2023£368,500£186,250£270,000£211,000
2024£400,000£194,500£256,000£220,125
2025£392,500£185,000£230,000£209,000
2026£501,500£166,250£224,500£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashby Willesley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashby Willesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£241£203£182
2017£243£264£251£178
2018£249£237£236£224
2019£270£265£245£204
2020£303£283£223£221
2021£291£296£240£213
2022£341£277£288£230
2023£320£300£264£275
2024£311£248£239£260
2025£328£274£247£259
2026£350£289£280£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashby Willesley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Ashby Willesley

Is Ashby Willesley safe?

Ashby Willesley records about 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ashby Willesley?

The median sale price in Ashby Willesley is £248,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ashby Willesley?

Ashby Willesley has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ashby Willesley?

Ashby Willesley scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ashby Willesley sits around rank 22,719 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 Willesley?

The average household income in Ashby Willesley is around £60,968 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ashby Willesley?

Ashby Willesley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dave Bigby (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodes in Ashby Willesley

LE652QG

Packington Nook Lane

LE652PA

Bristol Avenue

LE652PF

Measham Road

LE652FH

Bath Street

LE652PQ

Grange Close

LE651WQ

Measham Road

LE652PZ

Tamworth Road

LE652PT

Tamworth Road

LE652GW

Wilfred Place

LE652PS

Tamworth Road

LE652PR

Tamworth Road

LE652GY

Pithiviers Close

LE652UP

Willesley Wood Side

LE651TW

Windsor Road

LE652FW

Kilwardby Street

LE652GN

Station Road

LE651TZ

Tudor Close

LE652FT

Kirkland Close

LE652PN

Smedley Close

LE651GE

Lower Packington Road

LE651GR

Mill Farm Lane

LE652TL

Willesley Lane

LE652QD

Wells Road

LE651TB

Spinney Close

LE652GR

Trinity Close

LE651UR

Rescue Way

LE651US

Stuart Way

LE651GJ

Lower Packington Road

LE652GQ

Trinity Close

LE652FB

Western Close

LE652PG

Musson Drive

LE652FA

Avenue Road

LE652QF

Willesley Gardens

LE652PX

Tamworth Road

LE652GL

Rawdon Terrace

LE652PH

Ashby Willesley

LE652PW

Tamworth Road

LE652GS

Trinity Close

LE652AS

Station Road

LE652FR

Kilwardby Street

LE652FE

Avenue Road

LE651GD

Lower Packington Road

LE652FG

Churchside Walk

LE652PB

Baker Avenue

LE652PE

Ashby Willesley

LE651GF

Lower Packington Road

LE652FZ

Station Mews

LE652GT

Trinity Close

LE652QB

Willesley Close

LE651SJ

Lodge Close

LE652QE

Willesley Gardens

LE652FS

Park Close

LE652GJ

Royal Mews

LE652PJ

Ridgway Road

LE652UN

Willesley Wood Side

LE652PP

Staley Avenue

LE652PD

Bowker Crescent

LE652RY

Castle Way

LE652GX

Wilfred Gardens

LE652QA

Willesley Road

LE651GH

Lower Packington Road

LE651GG

Lower Packington Road

LE652PL

Ridgway Road

LE652TX

Measham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.