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Snibston South

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About

Snibston South ward lies in the North West Leicestershire district, centred on the former mining village of Coalville. The area is characterised by residential streets and local services, with the large Snibston Country Park providing a significant green space on the site of the old colliery. The ward includes the neighbourhood of Ravenstone to the south, adding further housing and community facilities to its makeup.

The landscape is a mix of urban settlement and reclaimed industrial land, with the preserved headstocks of the Snibston Colliery standing as a landmark. The area is connected by the A511 road, which runs along its eastern boundary. Local geography features gentle slopes and areas of woodland, particularly within the country park, which contains lakes created from former mining workings.

Area overview

On average Snibston South has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 549 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.7× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Snibston South is £50,109 per year. Snibston South is home to around 1,775 people, with a population density of about 1,735.1 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
549
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Snibston South Population
1,775
Population density
1,735.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
273.8(+695%)
Anti-social behaviour
108.17(+540%)
Public order
80(+1056%)
Criminal damage and arson
58.03(+680%)
Shoplifting
46.2(+432%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,529
86.19%
Other White
137
7.72%
Indian
21
1.18%
Other Asian
20
1.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
1.07%
Total population: 1,774

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
331
22.72%
Level 4 qualifications or above
292
20.04%
Level 3 (A level)
259
17.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
241
16.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
196
13.45%
Total 16+ residents: 1,457

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
244
31.44%
Owns outright
237
30.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
174
22.42%
Other social rented
67
8.63%
Shared ownership
21
2.71%
Total households: 776

Property prices in Snibston South

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £235K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Snibston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £319,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Snibston South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£277,000£280
Semi-Detached14£225,000£243
Terraced18£151,000£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Snibston South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Snibston South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161,475£120,000£105,000
2017£182,000£136,475£101,000
2018£158,000£150,000£110,000
2019£210,000£174,750£125,000
2020£195,000£146,000£110,000
2021£230,000£186,500£139,250
2022£240,000£180,501£147,000
2023£225,000£188,000£153,500
2024£270,000£190,000£154,750
2025£240,000£222,500£157,000
2026£291,000£225,000£149,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Snibston South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Snibston South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£205£115
2017£230£150£125
2018£173£163£134
2019£196£181£146
2020£221£188£140
2021£196£195£147
2022£213£219£186
2023£320£194£168
2024£287£211£166
2025£255£248£159
2026£297£232£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Snibston South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Snibston South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Snibston South

Is Snibston South safe?

Snibston South records about 549 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Snibston South?

The median sale price in Snibston South is £190,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Snibston South?

Snibston South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Snibston South sits around rank 18,034 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 Snibston South?

The average household income in Snibston South is around £50,109 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Snibston South?

Snibston South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Catherine Beck (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.