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Sence Valley

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About

Sence Valley is a ward located in North West Leicestershire, covering areas such as Ibstock and Hugglescote. The ward is named after the River Sence, which flows through the region. It features a mix of residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and local amenities, serving as a hub for the surrounding communities.

The area includes historical landmarks like St. Denys' Church in Ibstock and offers access to outdoor spaces such as Sence Valley Forest Park. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A511 providing links to nearby towns like Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Sence Valley balances rural and urban elements, with a focus on community facilities and infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Sence Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sence Valley is £40,100 per year. There are 1 schools in Sence Valley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sence Valley Population
3,100
Population density
555.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,905
93.74%
Other White
67
2.16%
Indian
49
1.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.39%
Total population: 3,099

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
568
45.3%
Owns outright
415
33.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
96
7.66%
Social rents from council
71
5.66%
Other social rented
66
5.26%
Total households: 1,254

Property prices in Sence Valley

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Sence Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sence Valley 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 Sence Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£425,000
Semi-Detached16£215,250
Terraced11£186,000

10 years median price trend in Sence Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sence Valley.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.