Last updated May 2026

Area guide · North West Leicestershire

Living in Ibstock

A snapshot of life in Ibstock, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Ibstock is a village in North West Leicestershire, East Midlands with a population of 6,520. The average house price is £270,760 and the overall crime rate is 54.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ibstock ranks

Population

6,520

Avg House Price

£270,760

Crime Rate

54.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

394 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,876.7

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ibstock's detached homes (£345,397) command roughly 1.9× the price of a terraced (£186,262).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ibstock prices have risen 28% over the last 9 years (£211,041 → £270,760).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£345,397	£325,000	50
Semi-Detached	£225,721	£227,500	43
Terraced	£186,262	£175,000	21
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ibstock is 54.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ibstock: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	N/A

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Ibstock Junior School	Primary	No rating available
Ibstock School	Secondary	No rating available
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Ibstock averages 394 Mbps — 294% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ibstock homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.7
% Rated C or Above	66.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,154

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,520
Median Age	44
Median Household Income	£31,876.7
Employment Rate	58.4%
Owner Occupied	72%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ibstock?

The average house price in Ibstock is £270,760 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ibstock?

The most affordable entry point in Ibstock is a terraced, with an average price of £186,262.

Is Ibstock a safe place to live?

Ibstock has a recorded crime rate of 54.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Ibstock?

Average broadband download speeds in Ibstock are around 394 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.9% of premises.

How big is Ibstock?

Ibstock is a settlement in North West Leicestershire with a population of approximately 6,520.

Most compared with

How does Ibstock stack up against its neighbours?

Anstey

Ibstock

House price: £289,840 · £270,760
Crime rate: 68 · 54.6
Distance: 8.9 mi

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Ibstock

House price: £334,658 · £270,760
Crime rate: 54.4 · 54.6
Distance: 5.0 mi

Atherstone

Ibstock

House price: £302,013 · £270,760
Crime rate: 61.9 · 54.6
Distance: 9.9 mi

Barrow upon Soar

Ibstock

House price: £314,026 · £270,760
Crime rate: 68 · 54.6
Distance: 11.5 mi

Barton-under-Needwood

Ibstock

House price: £190,899 · £270,760
Crime rate: 63.9 · 54.6
Distance: 14.4 mi

Barwell

Ibstock

House price: £248,290 · £270,760
Crime rate: 97.2 · 54.6
Distance: 8.6 mi

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