Ashby de la Zouch South
North West Leicestershire 006 · 4 sub-areas · 6,908 residents
North West Leicestershire 006 is a largely owner-occupied corner of North West Leicestershire, home to around 6,900 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £805 a month — well below the national median and noticeably affordable by Midlands standards. With 73% of residents owning their home and a quarter aged 65 or over, this is settled, family-oriented territory.
Ashby de la Zouch South is a green, lower-density part of North West Leicestershire — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees.
Overview
What's it like to live in Ashby de la Zouch South?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £899 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Ashby de la Zouch South in North West Leicestershire
Living in Ashby de la Zouch South
This part of North West Leicestershire has the feel of established suburbia — the kind of area where most people have been around for a while and most homes are owner-occupied. Around three in four households own their property, which gives the area a stability you don't always find in places with more transient rental populations. Green space is close at hand: around 68% of residents are within a short walk of accessible greenspace, with the typical distance sitting at under 300 metres.
The cost picture is genuinely competitive. Rents here are significantly below national norms, and even with a year-on-year rise of 8.6%, the monthly outgoings remain modest by any measure. That said, rent-to-take-home pay runs at around 43%, which is on the higher end for an area at this price point — reflecting the fact that local workplace salaries are relatively modest. Residents tend to earn more than the jobs physically based here pay, which signals that a good share of the workforce commutes out to better-paying centres.
The population skews noticeably older than a typical English neighbourhood. A quarter of residents are 65 or over, and under-18s make up one in five — suggesting plenty of established families and retirees. The ethnic diversity index is low at 6.6, and 96% of residents were born in the UK. This is not a cosmopolitan corner of the East Midlands; it's a quieter, more homogeneous community.
Practically speaking, the area is car-dependent. Over 56% of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for just over 1% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 12.9 km away, and there's no meaningful metro or tram connection. On the plus side, broadband is comprehensive: gigabit-capable coverage reaches 100% of premises. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North West Leicestershire 006 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, low-crime area with affordable rents and good greenspace access — around 68% of residents are within a short walk of accessible green space. The trade-off is limited public transport and an older demographic feel. It suits those who drive, work from home, and want value for money over urban convenience.
- What is the rent in North West Leicestershire 006?
- A one-bedroom runs around £623 a month, a two-bedroom about £805, and a three-bedroom around £974. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 8.6% in the past year, so expect continued upward pressure on new tenancies.
- Is North West Leicestershire 006 safe?
- Yes, relatively so. The crime rate sits at around 42.6 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area falls in the 8th deprivation decile, meaning it's among the less deprived parts of England, which generally correlates with lower crime levels.
- What's the commute from North West Leicestershire 006 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 183 minutes away. The area has very limited public transport options — only around 1% of residents commute that way. Most residents drive, and over a third work from home. If you need regular access to a major city, a car is essentially required.
- Who lives in North West Leicestershire 006?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. A quarter of residents are 65 or over, and around 73% own their home. It's a predominantly UK-born community with a relatively low diversity index. Around 40% hold degree-level qualifications, and many commute out to higher-paying roles in nearby cities.
- What schools are near North West Leicestershire 006?
- There are 26 schools within typical catchment distance, with around 56% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.2 km away. If school quality is a deciding factor, it's worth researching individual schools rather than relying on the catchment average.
- How good is broadband in North West Leicestershire 006?
- Excellent. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 100% of premises in this area, and there are no properties recorded as falling below the Universal Service Obligation speed threshold. For the 34% of residents who work from home, connectivity is not an issue here.