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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 9% 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 3 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 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

Median price£294,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£233K – £390K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £294,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £878,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£386,250£312
Semi-Detached36£243,750£272
Terraced13£215,000£247
Flats3£147,000£279

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287,995£130,000£180,000£150,000
2017£342,498£133,500£174,000£164,500
2018£329,496£106,000£196,000£165,000
2019£331,500£87,500£201,500£166,000
2020£368,000£113,500£208,750£170,000
2021£372,000£125,000£225,000£215,000
2022£380,173£140,000£250,000£224,000
2023£398,000£210,000£267,500£220,000
2024£413,500£170,000£255,000£225,000
2025£391,000£152,500£243,750£233,750
2026£398,000£90,000£261,000£212,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£142£200£188
2017£225£209£198£180
2018£239£142£222£193
2019£236£123£220£197
2020£249£250£231£220
2021£273£271£254£218
2022£308£230£293£311
2023£316£287£298£260
2024£316£202£285£240
2025£313£236£269£248
2026£301£125£285£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton in the last year.

All postcodes in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton

LE99DW

Drovers Way

LE671DG

Heath Road

LE99PX

Old Farm Lane

LE99NB

Bagworth Road

LE97RD

Kirkby Lane

LE99HW

Lancaster Close

LE99JB

Cambridge Drive

LE99JX

Kirkby Road

LE99LQ

Laburnum Avenue

LE92BW

Barons Close

LE99PT

Mill Lane

LE97RJ

Manor Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.