Welcome to Measham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Measham is a large village in the North West Leicestershire district in Leicestershire, England, near the Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire boundaries. It lies off the A42, 4½ miles (7.25 km) south of Ashby de la Zouch, in the National Forest. Historically it was in an exclave of Derbyshire absorbed into Leicestershire in 1897. The name is thought to mean "homestead on the River Mease". The village was once part of Derbyshire before being transferred to Leicestershire.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
707 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
5,373 (2021) |
Density |
760 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.9 |
Ward |
Measham North |
District |
North West Leicestershire |
Postcodes |
DE12 |
ONS ID |
E04005557 |
Council
Contact details for Measham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Measham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Measham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Measham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Measham Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by North West Leicestershire District Council
Brand new gym unveiled at Measham Leisure Centre
Published: 6th Mar 2024
Hosted and licensed by Leicestershire Live
North West Leicestershire faces potential shake-up in council ward review
Published: 19th Mar 2024
Hosted and licensed by Ashby Nub News
Measham Leisure Centre unveils new £300000-plus gym with state of the art equipment
Published: 6th Mar 2024