Measham & Appleby Magna
North West Leicestershire 012 · 4 sub-areas · 8,140 residents
North West Leicestershire 012 is a largely owner-occupied area within North West Leicestershire, home to around 8,140 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £805 a month — noticeably below the national median — and over seven in ten residents own their home outright or with a mortgage. Rents rose by around 8.6% last year, so the affordability advantage is narrowing, but this remains one of the more accessible corners of the East Midlands.
Measham & Appleby Magna is a mid-density neighbourhood of North West Leicestershire in the East Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Measham & Appleby Magna?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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.
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Measham & Appleby Magna in North West Leicestershire
Living in Measham & Appleby Magna
This part of North West Leicestershire has the feel of settled, semi-rural England — predominantly owner-occupied streets, a relatively older age profile, and very little of the transient churn you'd find in a university city or inner suburb. Almost three-quarters of households own their home, which gives the area a stability that renters sometimes find reassuring and sometimes find a little quiet.
The cost picture is one of the clearest reasons to consider it. A typical two-bed runs around £805 a month, well under the national median of roughly £1,200, and even the upper end of the local market — three-bedroom family homes at around £974 a month — stays competitive against comparable property elsewhere in the East Midlands. That said, rents climbed roughly 8.6% in the past year, faster than wages are growing for most people, so the gap is closing.
The people who live here skew slightly older than average: the 50–64 and 65-plus age groups together account for over 43% of residents, and single-person households make up more than a quarter of all homes. Families with children are present — nearly one in five households — but this isn't a neighbourhood defined by school-run chaos or young professional flat-shares. Around 29% of residents hold a degree, roughly in line with national norms.
Practically speaking, getting around relies heavily on a car: around 62% of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for less than 1% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 10.7 km away in a straight line — about a two-hour-plus public-transport journey to Birmingham, which is the most accessible of the major job hubs at around 158 minutes. Working from home is a significant factor here, with nearly 30% of residents doing so. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North West Leicestershire 012 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's quiet, safe by national standards, and predominantly owner-occupied — which gives it a stable, settled character. Rents are well below the national average and the crime rate is noticeably lower than the UK norm of around 80 per 1,000. The trade-off is limited public transport and a weaker-than-average local school mix, so it suits those with a car and no urgent need for urban amenities on their doorstep.
- What is the rent in North West Leicestershire 012?
- A typical one-bedroom home rents for around £623 a month, a two-bed for around £805, and a three-bed for around £974. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose by roughly 8.6% in the past year, so expect the market to keep moving. Council tax (Band D) adds around £202 a month on top.
- Is North West Leicestershire 012 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The area records around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, compared to a UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. That's a meaningful difference. The deprivation index (IMD decile around 6.8 out of 10) also points to a stable, low-deprivation community, which typically correlates with lower antisocial behaviour and acquisitive crime.
- What's the commute from North West Leicestershire 012 to Birmingham?
- By public transport it takes around 158 minutes — just over two and a half hours. This is not a practical daily commute by train or bus for most people. The vast majority of residents drive; the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 10.7 km away. If you're working in Birmingham regularly, you'll almost certainly need a car, or to work from home — nearly 30% of residents already do.
- Who lives in North West Leicestershire 012?
- Mainly older, settled owner-occupiers. Residents aged 50 and over make up more than 43% of the population, and over 71% of households own their home. Single-person households account for around 27% of homes. It's not a young-professional or student area — the 18–34 age group makes up less than 19% of residents, and private renting is relatively uncommon at around 15% of households.
- What schools are near North West Leicestershire 012?
- There are 11 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 5.4 km away. If school quality is a key factor in your decision, check individual catchment boundaries carefully, as the overall local picture is weaker than the East Midlands average.
- How car-dependent is North West Leicestershire 012?
- Very. Around 62% of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for less than 1% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 10.7 km away in a straight line. If you don't drive, daily life here will be genuinely difficult. Working from home — already the choice of nearly 30% of residents — is the most realistic alternative for those without a car.