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Desford & Newbold Verdon

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About

Desford and Newbold Verdon sit in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire as neighbouring villages linked by lanes, footpaths and parish services. Each village has a clear centre with a mix of housing, a village shop or pub, a primary school and a community hall. Green fields, hedgerows and short stretches of woodland surround the settlements, and local footpaths connect allotments, recreation grounds and small playing fields used by local clubs and groups.

Newbold Verdon shows traces of its 19th-century expansion linked to coal working, with street patterns and a few pit-related names reflecting that past. Desford retains layers of earlier settlement and parish boundaries visible on maps and in the layout of lanes. Community events, church gatherings and regular markets or fairs form a steady part of village life, while many residents work locally or commute to larger employment centres beyond the parish.

Area overview

On average Desford & Newbold Verdon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Desford & Newbold Verdon is £57,725 per year. There are 4 schools in Desford & Newbold Verdon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Desford & Newbold Verdon is home to around 8,874 people, with a population density of about 202.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Desford & Newbold Verdon Population
8,874
Population density
202 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.68(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.44(-56%)
Public order
5.18(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.28(-42%)
Shoplifting
3.49(-60%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,133
91.66%
Other White
196
2.21%
Indian
184
2.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
0.64%
Other
57
0.64%
Total population: 8,873

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,398
32.96%
No qualifications
1,286
17.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,211
16.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,008
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
666
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 7,276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,676
45.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,266
34.43%
Social rents from council
260
7.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
260
7.07%
Other social rented
127
3.45%
Total households: 3,677

Property prices in Desford & Newbold Verdon

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Desford & Newbold Verdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,250 up to £878,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Desford & Newbold Verdon 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 Desford & Newbold Verdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached41£249,000
Terraced12£233,750
Detached51£392,000
Flats5£147,000

10 years median price trend in Desford & Newbold Verdon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Desford & Newbold Verdon.

All postcodes in Desford & Newbold Verdon

LE99LB

Alans Way

LE99FF

Main Street

LE99PJ

Preston Drive

LE99NU

Grange Close

LE99PE

Hill Street

LE99AJ

Rectory Gardens

LE99NP

Main Street

LE99PR

Peters Avenue

LE99NB

Bagworth Road

LE99RA

Milner Close

LE99NE

Barlestone Road

LE97RE

Main Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.