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Measham South

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About

Measham South ward lies within the North West Leicestershire district, encompassing the southern portion of the village of Measham itself. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from older terraced homes to more modern developments. It is bordered by agricultural land and the route of the former Ashby Canal, which shapes its outer edges. Local amenities are focused along the main roads serving the community.

The ward includes the large former clay workings known as Measham Landfill site, a significant local feature that has been landscaped. Community facilities are centred around the village schools and recreational spaces. The area maintains a distinct separation from the surrounding countryside, with the A42 road providing a major transport link to the wider region.

Area overview

On average Measham South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Measham South is £53,426 per year. Measham South is home to around 2,520 people, with a population density of about 1,361.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Measham South Population
2,520
Population density
1,361.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.68(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.67(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.7(+70%)
Vehicle crime
11.51(+175%)
Public order
9.13(+31%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,279
90.44%
Other White
152
6.03%
Indian
18
0.71%
Other Asian
10
0.4%
Irish
9
0.36%
Total population: 2,520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
572
27.67%
Level 4 qualifications or above
443
21.43%
Level 3 (A level)
356
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
262
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
224
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 2,067

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
431
39.36%
Owns with a mortgage
321
29.32%
Social rents from council
232
21.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
80
7.31%
Other forms of private rent
17
1.55%
Total households: 1,095

Property prices in Measham South

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £249,950 in Measham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Measham South 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 Measham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£277,250
Flats1£100,000
Semi-Detached12£249,650
Terraced6£205,000

10 years median price trend in Measham South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Measham South.

All postcodes in Measham South

DE127EU

Fenton Crescent

DE127GA

Wigeon Drive

DE127GJ

Buzzard Close

DE127BX

Clay Court

DE127HN

Sandhills Close

DE127EZ

Shelley Close

DE127GG

Peregrine Close

DE127ER

Wordsworth Way

DE127GL

Eagle Close

DE127GH

Raven Close

DE127HH

Abney Crescent

DE127LW

Navigation Street

DE127NP

Dysons Close

DE127HL

Uplands Road

DE127GY

Hastings Hollow

DE127HT

High Street

DE127EF

Masefield Close

DE127ES

Fenton Close

DE127HB

Wilkes Avenue

DE127EH

Atherstone Road

DE127HQ

Abney Drive

DE127BT

Terracotta Mews

DE127EQ

Atherstone Road

DE127GB

Skylark Close

DE127NN

Dysons Close

DE127HJ

Abney Walk

DE127HX

Oddfellows Row

DE127NW

Dysons Close

DE127EY

Burns Close

DE127HU

Mannings Terrace

DE127GE

Mallard Close

DE127BP

Dennis Way

DE127EE

Browning Drive

DE127EP

Bleach Mill

DE127EL

Atherstone Road

DE127NQ

Burton Road

DE127EX

Dryden Close

DE127HR

High Street

DE127NA

Mease Close

DE127EW

Milton Close

DE127EA

Meadow Gardens

DE127LY

Atherstone Road

DE127HW

Doctors Walk

DE127ED

Huntingdon Way

DE127LT

Wilkes Avenue

DE127LS

Wilkes Avenue

DE127LR

Wilkes Avenue

DE127LX

Buckley Close

DE127EJ

Atherstone Road

DE127GF

Pipit Close

DE127GD

Siskin Drive

DE127DS

Broad Rushes

DE127EG

Atherstone Road

DE127GN

Whinchat Court

DE127NH

Burton Road

DE127ET

Tennyson Close

DE127DY

Tamworth Road

DE127EN

Byron Crescent

DE127LZ

Cophills Close

DE127NL

The Croft

DE127BU

Potters Way

DE127GP

Pintail Court

DE127GX

Measham South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.