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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 47 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
47
Deprivation level
4/10
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
24.68(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.44(-56%)
Public order
5.18(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.28(-42%)
Burglary
3.49(+5%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,133
91.66%
Other White
196
2.21%
Indian
184
2.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
0.64%
Other
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%
Social rents from council
260
7.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
260
7.07%
Other social rented
127
3.45%
Total households: 3,677

Property prices in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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
Detached51£392,000
Terraced12£233,750
Flats5£147,000
Semi-Detached41£249,000

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

LE99GB

Beech Way

LE97RF

Peckleton Common Road

LE99FL

Desford Road

LE99GT

Newbold Road

LE99NA

Bell Lane

LE99FN

Station Road

LE99DB

The Finches

LE99JU

Peckleton Lane

LE99QW

Cooper Close

LE99PQ

Peters Avenue

LE99GD

Church Lane

LE99HE

Hunts Lane

LE99RJ

Lowdell Way

LE97QE

Church Road

LE92BU

Barons Close

LE99GL

Kirkby Road

LE99JW

Lockeymead Drive

LE99PS

Statham Street

LE98JF

Ashby Road

LE99QS

Archers Way

LE97QA

Barwell Road

LE99FG

Spinney Drive

LE99HB

Willow Street

LE99NR

Merrylees Road

LE99FH

Markfield Lane

LE99DR

Goulton Crescent

LE98JQ

Manor Crescent

LE99PF

Montague Close

LE99PU

Mill Lane

LE99LN

Kirkby Lane

LE99LD

Arnolds Crescent

LE99JQ

Manor Road

LE99LJ

Hunts Lane

LE99JR

Manor Road

LE99AJ

Rectory Gardens

LE97QD

The Close

LE99LR

Mallory Close

LE99QL

Bluebell Green

LE99JF

High Street

LE98JE

Ashby Road

LE99HZ

Ringwood Close

LE99QP

Shericles Way

LE99NY

Ashfield Road

LE97QP

Summers Close

LE97NW

Preston Close

LE97QB

Main Street

LE99QA

Meadow View

LE99JT

Dan's Lane

LE99QT

Charity Close

LE99QY

Grange Court

LE99WR

Main Street

LE99QB

Manor Gardens

LE99LP

Lord Crewe Close

LE97RL

Archers Lane

LE97QF

Desford Lane

LE97QH

Peckleton Road

LE98JH

Chapel Street

LE99RL

Reid Close

LE99QR

Cortanis Lane

LE99FA

Bufton Drive

LE99NN

Main Street

LE99JP

Main Street

LE98JP

Green Lane

LE99QF

Peckleton View

LE99PY

Moat Close

LE99NE

Barlestone Road

LE92BE

Desford Road

LE99GW

St Martins Drive

LE99LZ

Bramble Drive

LE99LT

Sycamore Close

LE99JJ

Leicester Lane

LE99FX

Hayes End

LE99HQ

Gloucester Close

LE99QX

Station Road

LE99FF

Main Street

LE99NF

Barlestone Road

LE97QL

Shilton Road

LE99DY

Drovers Court

LE99HD

Manor Road

LE99PB

Enston Street

LE97RB

Desford Lane

LE99GH

Forest Way

LE99DA

Kingfisher Close

LE99PG

Old Farm Lane

LE99NT

Hornbeam Road

LE97RE

Main Street

LE92BG

Barons Pastures

LE99NQ

Main Street

LE99HA

The Grove

LE99NW

The Paddock

LE97QG

Newbold Road

LE99LG

Desford Road

LE99DU

Roman Close

LE99FQ

Berrington Close

LE99BZ

Peckleton Lane

LE99RA

Milner Close

LE99LY

Willow Close

LE99QJ

Fox Covert

LE99PP

Pasture Lane

LE99HS

Beaufort Close

Data Sources

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