Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton

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.