Packington, Ravenstone & Coleorton
North West Leicestershire 005 · 4 sub-areas · 6,714 residents
North West Leicestershire 005 is a largely owner-occupied area within North West Leicestershire, home to around 6,700 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £805 a month — noticeably below the UK national median and reflective of the district's broadly affordable character. Rents rose around 8.6% over the past year, so the window on lower prices may be narrowing.
Packington, Ravenstone & Coleorton 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 Packington, Ravenstone & Coleorton?
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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Packington, Ravenstone & Coleorton in North West Leicestershire
Living in Packington, Ravenstone & Coleorton
This part of North West Leicestershire reads more like settled suburbia than a rental market. Over four in five homes here are owner-occupied — a share that shapes the whole feel of the area. Streets tend to be quieter, turnover is low, and the population skews older: nearly a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket is the single largest adult age group. It's the kind of place people move to and stay.
Rent is one of the more compelling reasons to look here. A two-bed at around £805 a month sits well below the UK national median of roughly £1,200, and even a three-bed averages under £1,000. For anyone priced out of Leicester city itself or commuting from further afield, that gap matters. House prices are firmer — a median of around £345,000 — but with a deposit saving timeline of about five years, buying remains within reach for dual-income households.
The demographic picture is relatively homogeneous by national standards: around 95% of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index is low at 6.5. The qualification profile is stronger than you might expect for a predominantly owner-occupied district — about 38% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, suggesting a professional commuter base rather than a purely local workforce.
Practically speaking, this is car country. Nearly 58% of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for under 1% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 14 kilometres away as the crow flies — around a 3-kilometre walk at most to a connecting service in practice — so anyone without a car will find options limited. That said, almost 38% of residents work from home, which changes the calculus considerably. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on local variation.
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Frequently asked
- Is North West Leicestershire 005 a nice place to live?
- For settled households — particularly those in their 40s, 50s and beyond — it's a calm, low-crime area with relatively affordable homes and good broadband. The trade-off is limited public transport and school ratings that fall well short of the national average. It suits remote workers and car-owning families more than young renters or commuters reliant on public transport.
- What is the rent in North West Leicestershire 005?
- A one-bed averages around £623 a month, a two-bed about £805, and a three-bed roughly £974. These are estimates based on district-level data adjusted for local sale prices. Rents rose around 8.6% in the past year, so prices are moving — but they remain well below the UK national median.
- Is North West Leicestershire 005 safe?
- Yes, by most measures. The crime rate runs at around 47.6 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — well below the national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. Combined with low deprivation scores and a predominantly owner-occupied population, this is one of the safer types of residential area in England.
- What's the commute from North West Leicestershire 005 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, the journey to Birmingham takes around 222 minutes. That reflects the limited rail access in this area — the nearest mainline station is roughly 14 kilometres away. Most residents drive, and nearly 38% work from home, which significantly reduces daily commute pressure for those who can.
- Who lives in North West Leicestershire 005?
- Predominantly older, owner-occupying households — nearly half the population is over 50. Around 38% hold degree-level qualifications, suggesting a professional commuter base. The private rental sector is small at under 9% of tenures, so it's not a typical renter's neighbourhood. The community is long-settled and low-turnover.
- What schools are near North West Leicestershire 005?
- There are seven schools within typical catchment distance, but only around one in five is rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — far below the national average. The nearest Outstanding school is roughly 5.3 kilometres away. Families should check specific catchment boundaries carefully and factor in transport options to higher-rated schools in the wider district.
- Is North West Leicestershire 005 good for working from home?
- It's well set up for remote workers. Nearly 38% of residents already work from home, and gigabit-speed broadband is available to over 83% of premises with no properties falling below the minimum acceptable speed. The quieter, owner-occupied character of the area also suits those who spend most of the working day at home.