Welcome to Ibstock
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Ibstock is a former coal mining town and civil parish about 3 miles (5 km) south of Coalville in North West Leicestershire, England. The population of the civil parish was 5,760 at the 2001 census increasing to 6,201 at the 2011 census.The town is on the A447 road between Coalville and Hinckley.The toponym Ibstock could be a derivative of Ibestoche meaning the farmstead or hamlet of Ibba, which is an Old English personal name also found in other toponyms.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
998 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
7,031 (2021) |
Density |
704 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.9 |
Ward |
Ibstock East |
District |
North West Leicestershire |
Postcodes |
LE67 |
ONS ID |
E04005552 |
Council
Contact details for Ibstock Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Ibstock Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Ibstock Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Ibstock Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Ibstock Parish.
Local News
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North West Leicestershire faces potential shake-up in council ward review
Published: 19th Mar 2024
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New 4,500-home town could be built near East Midlands Airport
Published: 23rd Jan 2024
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Ibstock plans to close north-west site as profit drop 42%
Published: 2nd Aug 2023