About North West Leicestershire

North West Leicestershire is a semi rural constituency at the heart of the National Forest. It has three main towns which are Coalville, Ashby De La Zouch and Castle Donington, and they are surrounded by small towns and villages. It is made up of 20 District Council Wards and 8 County Council Wards. Famous landmarks within the constituency include East Midlands Airport, Donington Racetrack, Conkers Visitor Centre and Snibston Discovery Park.

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2001 Census Demographics
Total 2001 Population: 85503
Male: 49.4%
Female: 50.6%
Under 18: 22%
Over 60: 21%
Born outside UK: 2.4%
White: 98.8%
Asian: 0.4%
Mixed: 0.5%
Other: 0.2%
Christian: 78.2%
Full time students: 2%
Graduates 16-74: 16.2%
No Qualifications 16-74: 33.2%
Owner-Occupied: 76.6%
Social Housing: 16.1% (Council: 12.8%, Housing Ass.: 3.3%)
Privately Rented: 4.7%
Homes without central heating and/or private bathroom: 3.3%