Welcome to Appleby Magna
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Appleby Magna is a village and civil parish in Leicestershire, England. It includes the small hamlets of Appleby Parva and Little Wigston. The parish has a total collective population of 1,084 (2011) spread across 500 properties (2020), with Appleby Magna its largest settlement.Historically, Appleby was one of the largest and wealthiest parishes in Leicestershire, which was reflected by its large church. However, the village and its population have remained fairly small by restricting large-scale development. The village lies on the edge of the ancient boundary between the kingdom of Mercia and the Danelaw. The land itself has been inhabited from the early Neolithic period. The village developed in the pre-Saxon era.The name Appleby is derived from aeppel (apple) and by(r) (settlement).The village sits on the outskirts of the National Forest and is bordered by the Gopsall Park Estate. The Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal passes within a mile of the village, as do the M42 and A444.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,149 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,301 (2021) |
Density |
113 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.3 |
Ward |
Appleby |
District |
North West Leicestershire |
Postcodes |
B79, DE12 |
ONS ID |
E04005541 |
Council
Contact details for Appleby Magna Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Appleby Magna Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Appleby Magna Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Appleby Magna Parish.
Local News
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Plans to build more than 680 new homes per year in North West Leicestershire are to go to public consultation
Published: 18th Jan 2024
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'Redundant' Appleby Magna stables to make way for business units despite residents' fears
Published: 25th Jan 2024
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'Detrimental' and controversial 'noisy' dog park approved despite residents' fears
Published: 28th Nov 2023