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Ibstock East

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About

Ibstock East ward lies within the North West Leicestershire district, encompassing the eastern portion of the town of Ibstock itself and its immediate surrounding area. The ward is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from older terraced homes to more modern developments. Its landscape is characterised by a transition from the built environment to the open fields typical of the county's countryside.

The area is served by local amenities including shops and schools, with the historic Ibstock Church at its heart. The ward is bordered by agricultural land and former mining sites, reflecting the area's industrial heritage. A notable feature is the Ibstock Brickworks, a major local employer with a long-standing presence that has significantly shaped the community's identity and economy.

Area overview

On average Ibstock East has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ibstock East is £51,914 per year. Ibstock East is home to around 2,533 people, with a population density of about 355.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ibstock East Population
2,533
Population density
355.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.3(+98%)
Shoplifting
27.64(+218%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.71(+29%)
Public order
17.37(+151%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.24(+65%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,407
95.03%
Other White
55
2.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.59%
Other Asian
11
0.43%
Total population: 2,533

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
528
24.92%
No qualifications
463
21.85%
Level 3 (A level)
386
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
337
15.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
218
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 2,119

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
400
35.34%
Owns with a mortgage
364
32.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
154
13.6%
Social rents from council
137
12.1%
Other social rented
47
4.15%
Total households: 1,132

Property prices in Ibstock East

Median price£214,995
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £270K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £214,995 (about £224 per square foot) in Ibstock East area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ibstock East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£310,000£278
Semi-Detached11£189,950£200
Terraced9£175,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ibstock East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ibstock East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,500£141,000£104,500
2017£222,000£145,000£119,975
2018£230,000£159,500£131,500
2019£205,000£163,250£126,250
2020£256,000£145,000£149,250
2021£268,975£195,000£165,000
2022£285,498£212,000£178,000
2023£362,500£250,000£192,500
2024£275,000£215,000£165,000
2025£312,500£230,000£174,000
2026£189,950£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ibstock East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ibstock East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£146£135
2017£195£144£150
2018£186£161£159
2019£225£151£150
2020£212£163£163
2021£272£190£203
2022£207£234£194
2023£314£314£239
2024£276£235£204
2025£278£229£200
2026£203£209
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ibstock East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ibstock East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ibstock East

Is Ibstock East safe?

Ibstock East records about 133 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 Ibstock East?

The median sale price in Ibstock East is £214,995 (about £224 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Ibstock East?

Ibstock East scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ibstock East sits around rank 16,162 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 Ibstock East?

The average household income in Ibstock East is around £51,914 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ibstock East?

Ibstock East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jenny Simmons (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.