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About

Ibstock West ward lies within the North West Leicestershire district, encompassing the western portion of the town of Ibstock itself. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments and older terraced homes. Its boundaries are largely defined by the A511 road to the north and agricultural land to the west, situating it on the edge of the wider National Forest area. Local amenities are centred around the western part of the town's high street.

The ward contains Ibstock's main secondary school and a community hospital, serving the local population. A notable local landmark is the former Ibstock Brickworks site, a reminder of the area's industrial heritage linked to clay extraction and brick manufacturing. Public green spaces include the King George V Playing Field. The area is characterised by its position as a settlement transitioning from its industrial past to a more residential present within the rural district.

Area overview

On average Ibstock West has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ibstock West is £51,914 per year. There are 3 schools in Ibstock West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ibstock West is home to around 3,017 people, with a population density of about 1,417.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ibstock West Population
3,017
Population density
1,417.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.36(+58%)
Shoplifting
23.53(+171%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.58(-14%)
Public order
12.26(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.61(+29%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,858
94.7%
Other White
60
1.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.43%
Irish
13
0.43%
Total population: 3,018

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
535
21.79%
Level 3 (A level)
521
21.22%
Level 4 qualifications or above
517
21.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
369
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
286
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 2,455

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
494
38.18%
Owns outright
463
35.78%
Social rents from council
139
10.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
93
7.19%
Other social rented
56
4.33%
Total households: 1,294

Property prices in Ibstock West

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£221K – £298K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Ibstock West area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £495,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£342,500£278
Terraced6£231,500£272
Semi-Detached20£231,250£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ibstock West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ibstock West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,995£162,748£160,995
2017£275,995£169,995£126,000
2018£260,498£166,475£151,000
2019£251,495£178,498£137,250
2020£290,000£182,498£166,500
2021£369,995£190,000£160,000
2022£300,000£215,000£164,500
2023£345,000£210,000£205,000
2024£307,500£211,250£213,750
2025£309,975£228,500£175,000
2026£283,000£237,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ibstock West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ibstock West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£193£216
2017£206£194£153
2018£222£220£171
2019£227£229£176
2020£236£253£180
2021£240£255£183
2022£261£281£196
2023£249£259£216
2024£264£254£217
2025£276£277£194
2026£299£304£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ibstock West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Ibstock West

Is Ibstock West safe?

Ibstock West records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ibstock West?

The median sale price in Ibstock West is £245,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ibstock West?

Ibstock West has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ibstock West?

Ibstock West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ibstock West sits around rank 18,588 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 West?

The average household income in Ibstock West is around £51,914 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ibstock West?

Ibstock West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Simon David Lambeth (Labour 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.