Desford, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Desford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,179. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Desford
Desford is a village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of England, 7 miles (11Â km) west of the centre of Leicester and around 7 miles north east of Hinckley. Situated on a hill approximately 400 feet above sea level, the parish includes the hamlets of Botcheston and Newtown Unthank and a scattered settlement at Lindridge. The population at the 2021 census had increased to 4,592. Desford is in the Doomsday Book of 1086 but the name itself is older than that meaning Deor's Ford suggesting an Anglo Saxon origin. Another suggestion is that it means 'ford frequented with wild animals'.
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| Population | 3,179 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6260°, -1.2940° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.8 inches (933 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.0 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $45,302 |
| Median Age | 45.0 years |
About Desford
Desford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,179. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Desford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Desford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $45,302 |
| 40% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,302 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $871 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 289 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $328,715 |
| 17% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,133 |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 75.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,272 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 150.4 sq mi (389.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6260°N, 1.2940°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Desford has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.4% |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 47.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Total Area | 150.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |
Schools in Desford
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworth Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Desford Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Desford
39 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greatest Hits Radio | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) | information, local | AAC+ 101 kbps | |
| R5K Radio | edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) | information, local | AAC 339 kbps | |
| Derby Sound | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fosse 107 | 80s, 90s | AAC 80 kbps | |
| EAVA FM | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Burton Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UTSAV | - | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Selecta Radio UK | 2tone, punk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Faza | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sanskar Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amber Sound FM | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Heart Northants 96.6 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC CWR | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Hits Radio Coventry | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio | 1950s, 50's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HearMe - top pop | top pop music | MP3 | |
| The Dove | adult contemporary | AAC | |
| MAX FM DERBY 92.2 | drum and bass, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Newark | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Hereme 2010s pop | 2010s, pop | MP3 | |
| RocknationFmuk | blues, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NREW Radio | ambient groove, background | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 103 The Eye | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cross Counties Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Kohinoor Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Seerah | - | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Coalville Public Radio | variety | MP3 | |
| Usmani Mosque | islamic, islamic religion | MP3 | |
| Leicester Community Radio | community radio, leicester | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sabras Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Satsang Radio | - | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Radio2Funky | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LEAR | arts, culture | AAC 80 kbps | |
| RocknationFm | aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), blues rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SOULPOWER-RADIO.COM | funk, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Horton | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Skylab Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Desford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tone Music Museum Village | ||||
| Abbey Pumping Station | ||||
| Abbey Pumping Station | ||||
| Ashby de la Zouch Museum | ||||
| Bedworth Heritage Centre | ||||
| Belgrave Hall Museum | ||||
| Belgrave Hall Museum | ||||
| Bosworth Field Visitor Centre | ||||
| Calke Abbey | ||||
| Castle Donington Museum | ||||
| Charnwood Museum | ||||
| Cotesbach Educational Trust | ||||
| Coventry Transport Museum | ||||
| Coventry Watch Museum | ||||
| Diseworth Heritage Centre | ||||
| Donington-le-Heath Manor House | ||||
| East Midlands Aeropark | ||||
| Framework Knitters Museum | ||||
| Framework Knitters Museum | ||||
| Herbert Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Hinckley and District Museum | ||||
| Jewry Wall Museum | ||||
| Jewry Wall Museum | ||||
| John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum | ||||
| Kegworth Heritage Centre | ||||
| King Richard III Visitor Centre | ||||
| King Richard III Visitor Centre | ||||
| Leicester Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Leicester Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Loughborough Carillon | ||||
| Lutterworth and District Museum | ||||
| Meter Room Project Space & Studios | ||||
| Moira Furnace Museum | ||||
| Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment | ||||
| Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment | ||||
| National Gas Museum | ||||
| National Gas Museum | ||||
| National Space Centre | ||||
| National Space Centre | ||||
| Newarke Houses Museum | ||||
| Newarke Houses Museum | ||||
| Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Retro Computer Museum | ||||
| Retro Computer Museum | ||||
| Shardlow Heritage Centre | ||||
| Sir John Moore Museum | ||||
| Snibston Colliery Park | ||||
| Stonehurst Motor Museum | ||||
| The Old Rectory Museum |
Libraries in Desford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anstey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Assembly Rooms Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrow upon Soar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beaumont Leys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bell Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braunstone Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulkington Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Burbage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caludon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castle Donington Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coalville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cosby Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coundon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Countesthorpe Parish Council Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Coventry University Lanchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| David Wilson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Desford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earl Shilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earlsdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Goscote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Evington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleckney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Foleshill Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fosse Neighbourhood Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenfield Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Gotham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gotham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Groby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Hathern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highfields Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hinckley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| James Cameron-Gifford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jubilee Crescent Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kegworth Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keresley Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Keyworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirby Muxloe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leicester Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leicester Forest East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leicester Forest East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Loughborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lutterworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Market Bosworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Markfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Memorial Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountsorrel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netherhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netherhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Aylestone Park Library (Within Leisure Centre) | 0.0 | |||||
| New Aylestone Park Library (Within Leisure Centre) | 0.0 | |||||
| Newbold Verdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nuneaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oadby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Our Library @ Newbold Verdon | 0.0 | |||||
| Pilkington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RCM Software Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RCM Software Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rushey Mead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sapcote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shepshed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sileby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southfields Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Barnabas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Barnabas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Matthew's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Matthew's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stoke Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stoney Stanton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sutton Bonington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Brite Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The George Ward Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurnby Lodge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurnby Lodge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westcotes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wigston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| WQEIC Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Desford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Bedworth Market | |||||
| Coalville Market (Closed) | |||||
| Croft Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Indoor Market | |||||
| Indoor Market | |||||
| Leicester Market | |||||
| Leicester Market | |||||
| Leicester Market Food Hall | |||||
| Loughborough Market | |||||
| Lubcloud Dairy; milk, cream etc | |||||
| New Lubbesthorpe Village Market | |||||
| New Lubbesthorpe Village Market | |||||
| Wood's Mini Market |
Cafes in Desford
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Desford
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Desford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anstey Brewery | ||||
| Byatt's Brewery | ||||
| Byatt's Brewery | ||||
| Charnwood Brewery | ||||
| Leatherbritches Brewery | ||||
| Tollgate Brewery | ||||
| Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House | ||||
| Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House |
Stadiums & Teams in Desford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Friar Lane and Epworth Football Club | ||
| King Power Stadium | ||
| Mattioli Woods Welford Road | ||
| Saffron Lane Stadium | ||
| Uptonsteel County Ground |
Airports Near Desford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | Large Airport |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| Coventry Airport | CVT | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| Abbots Bromley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arden Heath Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baxterley Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bericote Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bitteswell Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camp Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Darley Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Derby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Enstone Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Finmere Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Fisherwick Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grangewood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawling Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Desford
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Desford Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Desford
20 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Asquith Surgery | ||
| Barclay House | ||
| Bradgate Unit | ||
| Breast Care Centre | ||
| Clarendon Park Medical Centre | ||
| Coventry North Community Mental Health Team | ||
| East Entrance | ||
| Function Jigsaw | ||
| Haymarket Health | ||
| Leicester Recovery Hub (No. 5) | ||
| Leicester Sports Medicine Clinic | ||
| National Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Oadby House Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic | ||
| Skintique Clinic | ||
| Stanford Hall | ||
| The Aloe Therapy Centre | ||
| The Spine Clinic | ||
| Total Heeling | ||
| Turning Point | ||
| Wigston Sports & Health Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Desford
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Desford Free Church | |
| St Martin's | |
| St Mary Magdalene |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Desford?
Desford has a population of 3,179 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 150.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Desford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $45,302, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $328,715 (17% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,133 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Desford?
Desford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Desford?
Desford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $871. There are 289 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Desford?
The median home value in Desford is $328,715. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,133. The homeownership rate is 75.3%.
How are the schools in Desford?
29.4% of adults in Desford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Desford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Desford is 3.5% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian. 96.5% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 4.7% of residents have a disability.
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