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About

Measham North ward covers the northern portion of the village of Measham, situated within the National Forest area. The landscape includes residential streets and areas of former mining land now being reclaimed by woodland. The ward is bordered by agricultural fields and the route of the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail, which follows a disused railway line.

The community is served by local shops and schools along the main roads. The area's industrial past is reflected in the layout of some housing and the ongoing forest planting schemes. A notable local landmark is the Measham Museum, located in a historic building, which details the village's social and industrial history.

Area overview

On average Measham North has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Measham North is £53,426 per year. There are 2 schools in Measham North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Measham North is home to around 2,851 people, with a population density of about 546.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Measham North Population
2,851
Population density
546.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.7(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.4(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.49(+122%)
Vehicle crime
11.22(+172%)
Other theft
9.47(+66%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,575
90.35%
Other White
113
3.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.74%
Other
19
0.67%
Total population: 2,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
655
28.15%
Level 3 (A level)
504
21.66%
No qualifications
387
16.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
340
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
246
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 2,327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
439
34.81%
Owns outright
382
30.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
292
23.16%
Social rents from council
60
4.76%
Other social rented
53
4.2%
Total households: 1,261

Property prices in Measham North

Median price£228,100
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £295K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £228,100 (about £279 per square foot) in Measham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,500 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Measham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£308,000£294
Semi-Detached9£228,100£253
Terraced16£163,750£260
Flats1£140,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Measham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Measham North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,000£154,950£124,000
2017£223,500£180,000£123,725
2018£245,000£134,000£119,000
2019£243,250£151,500£133,000
2020£254,248£174,248£153,750
2021£261,950£182,500£120,000
2022£311,000£193,000£168,750
2023£291,500£187,000£175,000
2024£320,000£187,000£178,000
2025£295,000£210,000£162,500
2026£292,500£223,500£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Measham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Measham North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£169£136
2017£217£204£185
2018£209£195£185
2019£219£207£182
2020£235£212£200
2021£237£215£175
2022£261£245£229
2023£269£219£236
2024£256£277£185
2025£289£261£263
2026£296£251£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Measham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Measham North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North West Leicestershire district.

Band A£1,612
Band B£1,881
Band C£2,150
Band D£2,418
Band E£2,956
Band F£3,493
Band G£4,030
Band H£4,836

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Measham North ward.

Local councillors

Paul Lees

Measham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Measham North

Is Measham North safe?

Measham North records about 103 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 Measham North?

The median sale price in Measham North is £228,100 (about £279 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Measham North?

Measham North has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Measham North?

Measham North scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Measham North sits around rank 18,788 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 Measham North?

The average household income in Measham North is around £53,426 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Measham North?

Measham North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Lees (Conservative and Unionist Party).