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Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton

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About

Newbold Verdon is a large village at the centre of this ward, functioning as a local service hub with shops and amenities. The area is characterised by a mix of older housing and newer developments, set within the rural landscape of Leicestershire. The surrounding countryside features farmland and pockets of woodland, with public footpaths providing access. The ward includes the smaller settlements of Desford and Peckleton, which maintain their own distinct identities as separate villages with historic cores.

Desford is noted for its significant industrial heritage linked to clay pipe and brick manufacturing, with old quarry ponds now repurposed for fishing. Peckleton is a smaller, linear settlement along the main road, with a notable historic church. The M69 motorway forms a western boundary, influencing the area's connectivity. Agricultural land and several equestrian facilities are common features across the ward, blending the area's working character with its greenbelt setting.

Area overview

On average Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton is £57,725 per year. There are 4 schools in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton is home to around 8,874 people, with a population density of about 202.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton Population
8,874
Population density
202 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.38(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.86(-64%)
Public order
5.07(-27%)
Shoplifting
4.85(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-40%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,133
91.66%
Other White
196
2.21%
Indian
184
2.07%
Other
57
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
0.64%
Total population: 8,873

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,398
32.96%
No qualifications
1,286
17.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,211
16.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,008
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
666
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 7,276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,676
45.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,266
34.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
260
7.07%
Social rents from council
260
7.07%
Other social rented
127
3.45%
Total households: 3,677

Property prices in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £290,500 in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,250 up to £878,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton 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 Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£450,000
Flats4£152,500
Semi-Detached42£250,000
Terraced11£242,000

10 years median price trend in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton.

All postcodes in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton

LE99FA

Bufton Drive

LE99PW

Pine Tree Close

LE99FP

Station Road

LE99GH

Forest Way

LE99HR

Norfolk Road

LE99LD

Arnolds Crescent

LE99LP

Lord Crewe Close

LE97QL

Shilton Road

LE99HL

Belvoir Close

LE99JQ

Manor Road

LE99LY

Willow Close

LE99GZ

St Martins Drive

LE99LB

Alans Way

LE99NN

Main Street

LE99NP

Main Street

LE99FN

Station Road

LE99FF

Main Street

LE99HF

Hazel Street

LE99PA

Cadle Street

LE92BJ

Desford Road

LE97RF

Peckleton Common Road

LE98JF

Ashby Road

LE98JR

School Lane

LE99HG

Lynwood Close

LE98JN

Main Street

LE99NJ

Dragon Lane

LE98JS

St Martins

LE99GL

Kirkby Road

LE99JT

Dan's Lane

LE99NB

Bagworth Road

LE99GE

Chapel Lane

LE99GQ

Maple Way

LE99HT

Suffolk Way

LE99HX

Burley Close

LE99QQ

Tumblin Fields Close

LE99JA

Gables Close

LE99PX

Old Farm Lane

LE99RN

Sigrist Road

LE99PH

Oaks Drive

LE99QH

Forest View

LE99BZ

Peckleton Lane

LE99GX

St Martins Drive

LE99HW

Lancaster Close

LE97QB

Main Street

LE98JU

Mill Close

LE99GN

Lindridge Lane

LE99HH

Hamble Close

LE99PS

Statham Street

LE99GU

Oak Road

LE99JF

High Street

LE99LA

Arnolds Crescent

LE99NE

Barlestone Road

LE99GY

St Martins Drive

LE99HD

Manor Road

LE99QA

Meadow View

LE97NW

Preston Close

LE99JX

Kirkby Road

LE99NW

The Paddock

LE99QS

Archers Way

LE99RH

Wellum Way

LE99LH

Gilberts Drive

LE99NL

Main Street

LE99PE

Hill Street

LE99NU

Grange Close

LE99LE

Brascote

LE99LJ

Hunts Lane

LE99PL

Preston Drive

LE99JH

Kirkby Road

LE99RJ

Lowdell Way

LE97RQ

Hill Close

LE99JY

Warwick Close

LE99PG

Old Farm Lane

LE99QJ

Fox Covert

LE99DX

Forest Rise

LE99LN

Kirkby Lane

LE99LS

Red Lion Lane

LE99QL

Bluebell Green

LE99RQ

Hill Farm Close

LE97RB

Desford Lane

LE99LT

Sycamore Close

LE99PF

Montague Close

LE99GG

Barns Way

LE99FY

Bambrook Close

LE99FG

Spinney Drive

LE99JB

Cambridge Drive

LE99JW

Lockeymead Drive

LE99LZ

Bramble Drive

LE99NA

Bell Lane

LE99NS

Barbara Avenue

LE99HN

Bedford Close

LE99LR

Mallory Close

LE671DG

Heath Road

LE99AJ

Rectory Gardens

LE99FZ

Grace Road

LE99HZ

Ringwood Close

LE99JL

Leicester Lane

LE99QB

Manor Gardens

LE99HP

Essex Close

LE97QJ

Stapleton Lane

LE99QE

Crew Lane

Data Sources

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