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Ellistown & Battleflat

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About

Ellistown & Battleflat ward lies in the eastern part of North West Leicestershire, primarily consisting of the villages of Ellistown and Battleflat. The area is characterised by residential streets and local community facilities, set within a landscape historically shaped by coal mining. This past is reflected in the reclaimed land and newer housing developments that have been integrated into the existing settlements. The ward functions as a residential area with connections to larger employment centres nearby.

The surrounding countryside provides a rural boundary, with agricultural land and older mining remnants defining the edges. A specific local feature is the presence of the Battleflat Plantation, a woodland area on the site of former colliery workings. The ward includes the Ellistown Pit Site, a designated Local Wildlife Site, where nature has reclaimed industrial history. Community life focuses on local schools, sports clubs, and the annual events held at the village hall.

Area overview

On average Ellistown & Battleflat has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ellistown & Battleflat is £51,914 per year. There are 1 schools in Ellistown & Battleflat: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ellistown & Battleflat is home to around 2,723 people, with a population density of about 586.5 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ellistown & Battleflat Population
2,723
Population density
586.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.56(+12%)
Shoplifting
20.2(+132%)
Other theft
10.65(+87%)
Public order
10.65(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.18(-46%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,512
92.29%
Other White
62
2.28%
Indian
28
1.03%
Chinese
17
0.62%
African
16
0.59%
Total population: 2,722

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
504
23.31%
No qualifications
462
21.37%
Level 3 (A level)
411
19.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
326
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
252
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 2,162

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
449
39.49%
Owns outright
433
38.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
135
11.87%
Social rents from council
57
5.01%
Other social rented
42
3.69%
Total households: 1,137

Property prices in Ellistown & Battleflat

Median price£218,000
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £275K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Ellistown & Battleflat area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ellistown & Battleflat over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£293,500£271
Semi-Detached8£199,000£199
Terraced9£176,500£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ellistown & Battleflat

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ellistown & Battleflat.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,975£155,000£93,500
2017£199,950£156,000£108,000
2018£190,000£158,000£119,000
2019£260,250£169,975£127,500
2020£242,000£165,000£131,975
2021£260,000£193,000£139,000
2022£305,000£225,000£151,000
2023£285,000£201,500£160,000
2024£287,500£230,000£152,500
2025£270,000£218,000£165,750
2026£316,000£188,500£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ellistown & Battleflat.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ellistown & Battleflat.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£159£113
2017£177£181£134
2018£200£185£145
2019£190£209£148
2020£196£176£148
2021£232£191£168
2022£226£196£189
2023£245£212£165
2024£271£276£178
2025£274£281£186
2026£281£219£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ellistown & Battleflat.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ellistown & Battleflat in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ellistown & Battleflat

Is Ellistown & Battleflat safe?

Ellistown & Battleflat records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ellistown & Battleflat?

The median sale price in Ellistown & Battleflat is £218,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ellistown & Battleflat?

Ellistown & Battleflat has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ellistown & Battleflat?

Ellistown & Battleflat scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ellistown & Battleflat sits around rank 21,778 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 Ellistown & Battleflat?

The average household income in Ellistown & Battleflat is around £51,914 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ellistown & Battleflat?

Ellistown & Battleflat is represented by 1 elected councillor: Keith Merrie (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Ellistown & Battleflat

LE671EB

Clay Lane

LE671EG

Midland Road

LE671EU

South Leicester Industrial Estate

LE671FN

Old School Close

LE671EL

Whitehill Road

LE671DA

Connie Street

LE671EF

Kendal Road

LE671GL

Cartwright Way

LE671TU

Walker Road

LE671GQ

Robson Way

LE671HG

Lawrence Close

LE671FS

Francis Way

LE671TX

Dromintee Road

LE671DW

Parkers Close

LE671HH

Interlink Way South

LE671PD

Interlink Way East

LE671UF

Cartwright Way

LE671GN

Colonel Close

LE671TT

Franks Road

LE671TG

South Lane

LE671HU

Ellistown & Battleflat

LE671EJ

South Street

LE671UA

Beveridge Lane

LE671EE

Ibstock Road

LE671TE

Bardon 22 Industrial Estate

LE671HE

Chichester Close

LE671GG

Morini Court

LE671HB

Pickering Drive

LE671UB

Cartwright Way

LE671FU

Ellis Close

LE671EH

Midland Road

LE671HA

Channing Way

LE671FE

St Christophers Road

LE671LD

Beveridge Lane

LE671ER

Whitehill Road

LE671TB

Beveridge Lane

LE671EQ

Whitehill Road

LE671EP

Whitehill Road

LE671FJ

Battleflat Drive

LE671LA

Interlink Way East

LE671UE

Cartwright Way

LE671GJ

Cornfield Close

LE671FY

Colliers Way

LE671EA

Cumberland Road

LE671FG

St Christopher's Road

LE672FX

Midland Road

LE671PE

Interlink Way South

LE671FR

Rushby Road

LE671DU

Ellistown & Battleflat

LE671ED

Ibstock Road

LE671FT

Derrys Hollow

LE671FB

Beveridge Lane

LE671EY

Kendal Place

LE671TZ

Walker Road

LE671ND

Grange Road

LE671LF

Interlink Way West

LE671FL

Regs Way

LE671FP

Exmoor Close

LE671UD

Walker Road

LE671GP

Danvers Close

LE671HD

Swinfen Close

LE671PH

Interlink Way South

LE671SZ

Walker Road

LE671EW

Sherwood Close

LE671GZ

Sence Court

LE671DP

Ellistown & Battleflat

LE671TW

Tara Street

LE671HQ

Ellistown & Battleflat

LE671FW

Spencer View

LE671HF

Byrton Drive

LE671LE

Interlink Way West

LE671FX

David Lees Close

LE671FQ

St Christopher's Road

LE671EX

Cannock Close

LE671FZ

Elton Way

LE671LG

Beveridge Lane

LE671ES

Whitehill Road

LE671DH

Sawbridge Close

LE671GH

Regs Way

LE671FD

East Crescent

LE671EN

Whitehill Road

LE671GR

Beveridge Lane

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.