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About

Ashby Woulds ward lies in the far west of North West Leicestershire, bordering Derbyshire. The area is characterised by a mix of rural and post-industrial landscapes. It contains the villages of Moira, Donisthorpe, and Oakthorpe, which are situated along the county boundary. The ward's history is closely tied to the former coal mining industry that once dominated this part of the Leicestershire coalfield.

The landscape includes large areas of reclaimed land, now forming part of the National Forest. The Ashby Canal runs through the ward, with the Moira Furnace museum, a preserved 19th-century ironworks blast furnace, standing beside it. This industrial heritage contrasts with newer woodland plantings and local nature reserves like Donisthorpe Woodland Park, creating a distinct environment shaped by both past industry and contemporary regeneration.

Area overview

On average Ashby Woulds has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashby Woulds is £54,724 per year. There are 1 schools in Ashby Woulds: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashby Woulds is home to around 2,722 people, with a population density of about 367.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashby Woulds Population
2,722
Population density
367.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.7(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.98(-58%)
Public order
5.14(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.14(-31%)
Vehicle crime
4.78(+14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,546
93.5%
Other White
58
2.13%
Indian
23
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.73%
Irish
18
0.66%
Total population: 2,723

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
685
30.73%
Level 3 (A level)
428
19.2%
No qualifications
377
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
344
15.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
222
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 2,229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
444
38.71%
Owns outright
415
36.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
125
10.9%
Social rents from council
59
5.14%
Other social rented
59
5.14%
Total households: 1,147

Property prices in Ashby Woulds

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £254,950 in Ashby Woulds area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashby Woulds in the 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 Woulds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£353,500
Semi-Detached9£246,000
Terraced6£162,500

10 years median price trend in Ashby Woulds

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashby Woulds.

All postcodes in Ashby Woulds

DE118HF

Island Close

DE126DJ

Ashby Road

DE126DG

Beehive Avenue

DE126LP

Forest Lea

DE126BF

Swing Bridge Wharf

DE126DT

Rawdon Road

DE126BW

Shortheath Road

DE126DY

Ashby Woulds

DE126DW

Ashby Road

DE126ED

De Ruthyn Close

DE118HB

Covert Place

DE126BZ

Lindas Grove

DE126EH

Harvest Grove

DE126AN

Old Navigation Place

DE126DQ

Rawdon Road

DE126AQ

Sunset Gardens

DE126AR

Sunflower Grove

DE126DA

Rawdon Road

DE126EG

Newfields

DE126AY

Stone Row Place

DE118EN

Main Street

DE118FD

School Close

DE126AE

Poppy Mews

DE126BA

Bath Yard

DE126DD

Briton Lodge Close

DE126AD

Oakland Drive

DE126BE

Via Devana

DE126BX

Moira Road

DE126EL

Sweethill

DE126DZ

Daybell Road

DE126EB

Ashby Road

DE126EJ

Marquis Drive

DE126EW

Sweethill

DE118EW

Main Street

DE126EF

Station Drive

DE126GA

Millenium Avenue

DE126EN

Marston Close

DE126NE

Slackey Lane

DE126DL

Prentice Close

DE126AW

Laud Close

DE126BJ

Park Road

DE126AS

Shortheath Road

DE118ES

The Close

DE118FB

Ashby Woulds

DE126DX

Bramley Close

DE126BB

Donisthorpe Lane

DE118ER

Edward Street

DE118ET

John Street

DE126AP

Shortheath Road

DE126BP

Bath Lane

DE126DU

Taylor Close

DE126ND

Spring Cottage Road

DE126BD

Bath Lane

DE126EE

Paradise Close

DE126NH

Swains Close

DE126EP

Chestnut Close

DE126NA

Spring Cottage Road

DE126AT

Furnace Lane

DE126AF

Measham Road

DE126BU

Old Farm Gardens

DE126AJ

Measham Road

DE126AL

Shortheath Road

DE126BG

Whitworth Close

DE118HG

Hillfield Close

DE118GD

Occupation Road

DE126DB

Keepers Close

DE118HJ

Ashby Woulds

DE126DN

Ashby Road

DE126EQ

New Row

DE126BH

Poplar Avenue

DE118HE

Sankey Drive

DE126DS

Regan Road

DE126BY

Orchard Close

DE126AZ

Donisthorpe Lane

DE126EA

Albion Close

DE118HD

Occupation Road

DE126AA

Measham Road

DE118DU

Peter Street

DE126AH

Canal View Lane

DE118HA

Occupation Road

DE126BS

Roman Way

DE126AG

School Street

Data Sources

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