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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 24% 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
85
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
40.87(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.25(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.89(+87%)
Vehicle crime
8.33(+102%)
Public order
7.94(+15%)
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

Median price£244,675
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£216K – £286K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £244,675 (about £253 per square foot) in Measham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £490,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£291,250£248
Semi-Detached13£230,000£259
Terraced4£166,750£184
Flats1£139,325£281

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Measham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Measham South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243,498£142,000—
2017£299,495£167,495£156,495
2018£235,000£157,250£155,000
2019£215,000£157,500£162,000
2020£247,500£162,000£128,500
2021£228,500£165,000£169,200
2022£318,500£220,000£183,250
2023£250,000£230,000£198,750
2024£241,000£210,000£157,000
2025£282,000£249,350£200,000
2026£310,000£207,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Measham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Measham South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£137—
2017£210£176£174
2018£216£185£186
2019£218£174£198
2020£210£185£204
2021£265£192£179
2022£282£238£247
2023£279£238£192
2024£254£240£173
2025£246£259£253
2026£287£250£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Measham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Measham South 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 South ward.

Local councillors

Sean Sheahan

Measham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Measham South

Is Measham South safe?

Measham South records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Measham South?

The median sale price in Measham South is £244,675 (about £253 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Measham South?

Measham South scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Measham South sits around rank 17,044 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 South?

The average household income in Measham South is around £53,426 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Measham South?

Measham South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sean Sheahan (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Measham South

DE127GA

Wigeon Drive

DE127EQ

Atherstone Road

DE127GG

Peregrine Close

DE127NW

Dysons Close

DE127GD

Siskin Drive

DE127HU

Mannings Terrace

DE127HR

High Street

DE127LR

Wilkes Avenue

DE127ES

Fenton Close

DE127HW

Doctors Walk

DE127GF

Pipit Close

DE127BX

Clay Court

DE127ER

Wordsworth Way

DE127GP

Pintail Court

DE127GY

Hastings Hollow

DE127EF

Masefield Close

DE127EA

Meadow Gardens

DE127EY

Burns Close

DE127BU

Potters Way

DE127LX

Buckley Close

DE127GB

Skylark Close

DE127HX

Oddfellows Row

DE127GN

Whinchat Court

DE127EH

Atherstone Road

DE127NN

Dysons Close

DE127HH

Abney Crescent

DE127BT

Terracotta Mews

DE127NP

Dysons Close

DE127EN

Byron Crescent

DE127EX

Dryden Close

DE127BP

Dennis Way

DE127EZ

Shelley Close

DE127EU

Fenton Crescent

DE127HN

Sandhills Close

DE127EJ

Atherstone Road

DE127GE

Mallard Close

DE127GX

Measham South

DE127NH

Burton Road

DE127ET

Tennyson Close

DE127GJ

Buzzard Close

DE127EE

Browning Drive

DE127EG

Atherstone Road

DE127DS

Broad Rushes

DE127HT

High Street

DE127GH

Raven Close

DE127EP

Bleach Mill

DE127LY

Atherstone Road

DE127LS

Wilkes Avenue

DE127NQ

Burton Road

DE127LW

Navigation Street

DE127DY

Tamworth Road

DE127GL

Eagle Close

DE127ED

Huntingdon Way

DE127HL

Uplands Road

DE127LT

Wilkes Avenue

DE127HJ

Abney Walk

DE127EL

Atherstone Road

DE127NA

Mease Close

DE127LZ

Cophills Close

DE127HQ

Abney Drive

DE127HB

Wilkes Avenue

DE127EW

Milton Close

DE127NL

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