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LE65

ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH

Leicestershire, East Midlands, England

LE65 covers ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Avg price £348,513
1yr change ▼ 5.3%
Crime 66% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£348,513

▼ 5.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% above national avg

Crime Rate

27.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

66% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

277 Mbps

Property Prices in LE65

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE65 is £348,513, broadly in line with the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE65 cost 21.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE65 have fallen 5.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £439,296 388
Semi-detached £262,722 206
Terraced £246,300 132
Flat £177,708 67
All types £348,513 825

5-Year Price History

£336K £341K £346K £350K £355K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LE65

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 27.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE65 has a crime rate well 66% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LE65

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE65 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Worthington School Primary Good mi
Woodcote Primary School Primary Good mi
Packington Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Castleview School Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

117,493

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LE65 are 277.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

277.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

70%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE65 is collected by South Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,033/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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LE65 — ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH

Area Summary

LE65 (ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH) offers above-average property prices (£348,513, 21% above national average), low crime (66% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (277 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE65?
The average house price in LE65 (ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH) is £348,513, based on 825 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.3% over the past year.
Is LE65 a safe area to live?
Crime in LE65 is significantly below the national average (27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in LE65?
There are 11 schools in or near LE65. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in LE65?
Council tax in LE65 is collected by South Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,033 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in LE65?
The average broadband download speed in LE65 is 277 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 70%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in LE65 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 38% of homes in LE65 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 117,493.