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Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

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 37 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy Population

3,101

Population density

55.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

9.35(-73%)

Vehicle crime

8.38(+103%)

Other theft

5.48(-4%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.48(-26%)

Burglary

4.51(+35%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

2,969

95.74%

Other White

1.32%

Irish

0.58%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.55%

Indian

0.39%

Total population: 3,101

Economics

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

Owns outright

665

50.23%

Owns with a mortgage

416

31.42%

Private landlord or letting agency

101

7.63%

Social rents from council

5.44%

Other forms of private rent

2.72%

Total households: 1,324

Property prices in Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy area, with individual transactions ranging from £219,950 up to £1,250,000.

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 Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£580,000	£375,750	£467,500	£686,250	£894,750
Terraced	6	£263,750	£224,950	£245,588	£274,000	£294,250
Semi-Detached	7	£440,000	£314,500	£392,500	£452,500	£470,500
Flats	1	£475,000	£475,000	£475,000	£475,000	£475,000

10 years median price trend in Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

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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 Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

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