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Measham South

Measham South is one of 38 wards in North West Leicestershire, home to 2,778 people in 1,219 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £235,000 over the past two years, 14% below the North West Leicestershire median. On average 6% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 47% below the North West Leicestershire average.

Ward E05010118 · 63 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
2,778residentsCensus 2021
£235kmedian sale price69 sales, 24 months
6%green within 500 mpostcode average
77%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Measham South in North West LeicestershirePostcodes in Measham South highlighted; the rest of North West Leicestershire in grey
Map of North West Leicestershire with Measham South highlighted

People and homes.

2,778 residents in 1,219 households, next to the North West Leicestershire average.

15%
aged 15–29
24%
aged 65 and over
67%
owner-occupied homes
13%
privately rented
20%
socially rented
9%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Measham South and North West Leicestershire.

Measham SouthNorth West Leicestershire
£109k£190k£272k£354k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£109k£190k£272k£354k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Safety.

Police recorded 251 crimes and incidents in Measham South in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 90 per 1,000 residents, against 75 across North West Leicestershire.

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Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, Leicestershire Police (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Measham South with a published hygiene rating.

12rated food businessesin total
83%rated good or very good (4 or 5)North West Leicestershire: 93%
2rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)