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Sence Valley

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About

Sence Valley ward covers a largely rural portion of North West Leicestershire, encompassing several villages including Ibstock, Heather, and Ravenstone. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, small woodlands, and the course of the River Sence itself. The area's historical development has been closely tied to coal mining, though this industry has now largely ceased, leaving a mark on the community's identity. Settlement patterns are focused on these distinct villages, each with its own local services and residential areas.

A significant feature is the large Sence Valley Forest Park, a country park created on reclaimed coal mining land. This provides extensive walking trails, lakes, and wildlife habitats, serving as a major recreational resource for local residents. The ward's transport links include the A447 road, connecting it to larger centres like Coalville. The overall character is one of quiet, village-based living set within a post-industrial countryside that has been thoughtfully rehabilitated for nature and leisure.

Area overview

On average Sence Valley has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sence Valley is £51,914 per year. There are 1 schools in Sence Valley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sence Valley is home to around 3,100 people, with a population density of about 555.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sence Valley Population
3,100
Population density
555.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.35(+101%)
Shoplifting
23.55(+171%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.61(+28%)
Public order
15.16(+119%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.58(+69%)
East Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
704
28.95%
Level 3 (A level)
543
22.33%
No qualifications
402
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
318
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
236
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 2,432

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

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £393K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Sence Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sence Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£432,500£284
Semi-Detached12£204,998£265
Terraced7£185,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sence Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sence Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234,000£141,500£108,000
2017£275,000£156,000£128,500
2018£255,000£205,000£126,000
2019£265,000£172,000£132,000
2020£291,000£198,000£140,000
2021£322,750£217,000£156,000
2022£305,000£224,000£180,000
2023£350,000£222,500£161,500
2024£335,000£240,000£185,000
2025£360,000£219,500£185,500
2026£440,000£247,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sence Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sence Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£152£143
2017£189£190£151
2018£208£181£155
2019£235£192£163
2020£238£195£181
2021£245£233£195
2022£293£237£229
2023£292£268£198
2024£268£241£230
2025£287£236£241
2026£275£302£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sence Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sence Valley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Sence Valley

Is Sence Valley safe?

Sence Valley records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sence Valley?

The median sale price in Sence Valley is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sence Valley?

Sence Valley has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sence Valley?

Sence Valley scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sence Valley sits around rank 21,430 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Sence Valley?

The average household income in Sence Valley is around £51,914 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sence Valley?

Sence Valley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Guy Leonard Rogers (Labour Party).

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.