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Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

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About

Twycross is best known for its zoo, a significant local employer that specialises in primate conservation. The surrounding area consists of rural villages and farmland, with the A444 providing a key transport link. The landscape is characterised by open fields and scattered settlements typical of the Leicestershire countryside.

The ward includes the villages of Witherley and Sheepy, which lie near the Warwickshire border. Local life centres around village greens, historic churches, and community pubs. The area is crossed by several small waterways, including parts of the River Anker, contributing to its agricultural character.

Area overview

On average Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy is £59,149 per year. There are 4 schools in Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy is home to around 3,101 people, with a population density of about 55.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy Population
3,101
Population density
55.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
10.64(+155%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.06(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.8(-22%)
Burglary
3.22(-4%)
Other theft
3.22(-44%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,969
95.74%
Other White
41
1.32%
Irish
18
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.55%
Indian
12
0.39%
Total population: 3,101

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
962
35.8%
Level 3 (A level)
450
16.75%
No qualifications
430
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
402
14.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
246
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 2,687

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
665
50.23%
Owns with a mortgage
416
31.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
101
7.63%
Social rents from council
72
5.44%
Other forms of private rent
36
2.72%
Total households: 1,324

Property prices in Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy 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 Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£540,000
Flats1£475,000
Semi-Detached7£425,000
Terraced5£262,500

10 years median price trend in Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy.

All postcodes in Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

CV93LZ

Ratcliffe House Lane

CV136BS

Quaker Close

CV93PB

Ormes Lane

CV93QF

Ashby Road

CV93NB

Atherstone Road

CV93PW

Ashby Road

CV93RB

Twitchell Lane

CV93LP

Atterton Lane

CV136BG

Foxs Covert

CV93RY

Ash Croft

CV93PA

Church Lane

CV93QD

Main Street

CV136AY

Drayton Lane

CV93RG

Watery Lane

CV93SP

Home Farm Close

CV93SW

Kingfisher Way

CV136BQ

Foxs Covert

CV93LH

Hunt Lane

CV93PP

Bilstone Road

CV93LW

Post Office Lane

CV93QY

Ratcliffe Lane

CV93NF

Pipe Lane

CV93NY

Main Road

CV93PE

Ratcliffe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.