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North West Leicestershire

About

North West Leicestershire sits in the northwest of Leicestershire in the East Midlands. It includes towns such as Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Castle Donington, Kegworth and Measham, and a mix of former industrial sites, farmland and pockets of new woodland created as part of the National Forest. Ashby-de-la-Zouch retains the stone keep of its medieval castle beside a market town street plan, while the Ashby Canal runs through the district with restored lengths and traditional locks that trace the area’s transport history.

Transport and logistics play a large role locally. East Midlands Airport lies close to Castle Donington and Kegworth, with a rail freight terminal at East Midlands Gateway linking road, rail and air freight. Donington Park race circuit sits near the airport and hosts motorsport and music events. Rows of former colliery buildings and slag heaps mark the legacy of coal mining around Coalville, and former rail routes and restored canal sections are used by walkers and cycling groups.

Area overview

On average North West Leicestershire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North West Leicestershire is £54,837 per year. There are 55 schools in North West Leicestershire: 45 primary (3 Outstanding and 36 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good). North West Leicestershire is home to around 104,705 people, with a population density of about 374.8 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

North West Leicestershire Population

104,705

Population density

374.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.49(-14%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.33(-25%)

Public order

6.98(0%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.92(-7%)

Other theft

5.18(-11%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

96,430

92.1%

Other White

3,373

3.22%

Indian

784

0.75%

White and Asian (mixed)

576

0.55%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

530

0.51%

Total population: 104,707

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

25,818

29.96%

Level 3 (A level)

16,173

18.77%

No qualifications

15,813

18.35%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

12,133

14.08%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

8,570

9.95%

Total 16+ residents: 86,165

Housing

Owns outright

16,599

36.91%

Owns with a mortgage

15,690

34.89%

Private landlord or letting agency

5,385

11.97%

Social rents from council

4,066

9.04%

Other social rented

2,023

4.5%

Total households: 44,974

Property prices in North West Leicestershire

Based on 1,490 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in North West Leicestershire area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 North West Leicestershire over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	705	£349,950	£232,600	£290,000	£416,000	£589,000
Flats	31	£140,000	£76,250	£116,500	£181,475	£257,500
Semi-Detached	494	£235,000	£157,775	£208,250	£265,000	£325,000
Terraced	260	£185,000	£121,900	£159,000	£225,000	£290,350

10 years median price trend in North West Leicestershire

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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North West Leicestershire

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in North West Leicestershire

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