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Long Whatton & Diseworth

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About

Long Whatton & Diseworth ward encompasses two main villages and surrounding farmland in North West Leicestershire. The area is characterised by its rural landscape, with the M1 motorway running along its eastern boundary. The settlements are primarily residential, featuring a mix of historic stone buildings and newer housing developments. Local infrastructure includes primary schools, village halls, and several public houses serving the community.

The ward's economy has historical roots in framework knitting and agriculture, with some converted stocking frames still visible in older buildings. Diseworth is notably the site of the annual Heritage Festival, which celebrates this industrial past. The parish church of St. Michael in Diseworth dates to the 13th century, while Long Whatton's church is dedicated to All Saints. Large tracts of open farmland separate the villages, maintaining a distinctly countryside atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Long Whatton & Diseworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Long Whatton & Diseworth is £53,240 per year. There are 3 schools in Long Whatton & Diseworth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Long Whatton & Diseworth is home to around 2,573 people, with a population density of about 88.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Long Whatton & Diseworth Population
2,573
Population density
88.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.93(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.82(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.49(+135%)
Other theft
12.05(+111%)
Vehicle crime
10.88(+164%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,466
95.99%
Other White
38
1.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.51%
Irish
11
0.43%
Chinese
7
0.27%
Total population: 2,569

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
862
39.02%
Level 3 (A level)
383
17.34%
No qualifications
307
13.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
272
12.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
203
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 2,209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
520
45.65%
Owns with a mortgage
357
31.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
136
11.94%
Social rents from council
71
6.23%
Other social rented
24
2.11%
Total households: 1,139

Property prices in Long Whatton & Diseworth

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £336,500 in Long Whatton & Diseworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,750 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Long Whatton & Diseworth 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 Long Whatton & Diseworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£413,750
Semi-Detached9£230,500
Terraced3£225,000

10 years median price trend in Long Whatton & Diseworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Long Whatton & Diseworth.

All postcodes in Long Whatton & Diseworth

LE125DF

Main Street

LE129TR

Low Woods Lane

LE125BD

Mill Lane

DE742TQ

Hunter Road

DE742HN

Beverley Road

LE129UH

Market Place

DE742PU

The Birches

LE125BB

Kegworth Lane

LE125DN

Turvey Lane

LE125BG

London Road

LE125BA

Dry Pot Lane

DE742QS

Shakespear Close

LE675UT

Swannymote Road

LE125BN

Wymeswold Road

LE125DZ

West End

DE742BQ

Beverley Road

LE129UD

De Verdun Avenue

LE129TP

Long Street

LE125DD

Hathern Road

DE742QG

Long Mere Lane

LE125DP

The Court

LE129TT

Sandhills Close

DE742SY

Orchard Close

LE125DL

Spring Lane

LE129TW

Gracedieu Lane

DE742QP

Page Lane

DE742TT

Tenterfield

DE742BU

Herald Way

LE125BX

Ashby Road

DE742PW

Linthwaite Court

DE742TN

Ashby Road

DE742QL

The Bowley

DE742QT

The Woodcroft

DE742TU

Ashby Road

LE129XB

Thompson Avenue

LE125DW

West End

DE742QH

Long Mere Lane

LE129UL

The Toft

DE742QD

Grimesgate

LE129TS

Sadlers Wells

DE742QN

The Green

LE125DE

Hathern Road

LE125BW

Cawdell Drive

DE742RW

Brookside

DE742AX

Old Farm Close

LE125DY

Sherwood Court

DE742BD

The Bowley

DE742QJ

Hall Gate

LE125BE

Smithy Lane

LE129TU

School Lane

DE742QB

Long Whatton & Diseworth

LE675UZ

Warren Lane

LE125DT

Deodar Close

DE742UZ

Herald Way

LE675UG

Gracedieu

DE742SD

Green Lane

LE129GY

Hallamford Road

LE125DJ

Piper Drive

DE742TL

Old Hall Court

LE129UG

Church Street

DE742BG

Avocet Close

LE129XD

Vicarage Lane

LE125DQ

Oakley Drive

LE125BZ

Barnfield Close

LE125DS

Lester Court

LE125DR

Crawshaw Close

LE125DB

The Green

DE742AE

The Gables

DE742QE

Clements Gate

LE129TX

Tylers Road

LE125BH

Manor Close

LE125DH

Piper Close

LE129XT

Roesia Close

LE125DA

The Green

LE129GR

Market Place

LE125DX

Hedley Close

DE742TZ

Herald Way

LE125DG

Main Street

DE742SJ

Cheslyn Court

DE742AH

Clements Gate

LE129UJ

Mill Lane

LE129TY

De Verdun Avenue

DE742QF

Lady Gate

LE129XA

Rempstone Road

DE742SH

Long Whatton & Diseworth

LE125BY

Paddock Close

LE129UN

Presents Lane

LE125EA

Meadow Court

Data Sources

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