DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in North West Leicestershire
North West Leicestershire grew around coal mining, and Coalville, Whitwick, Ibstock and Measham still have rows of brick terraces alongside post-war council estates. Ashby-de-la-Zouch has Georgian and Victorian houses at its centre, and large new-build estates have been added around Ashby, Coalville and Castle Donington. Jobs at East Midlands Airport and the logistics parks bring demand for rented homes around Castle Donington and Kegworth.
Homes sold in North West Leicestershire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 514 | £386,672 |
| Semi-detached | 393 | £235,274 |
| Terraced | 288 | £185,010 |
| Flat or maisonette | 35 | £164,295 |
| Other | 32 | £1,228,424 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a North West Leicestershire check-in
- Mining-era terraces in Coalville, Whitwick and Ibstock: photograph damp at the base of walls, back yards and outbuildings.
- New-build estates around Ashby, Coalville and Castle Donington: record snagging marks, sealant and the state of turf, fences and parking spaces.
- Period houses in Ashby town centre: photograph sash windows, old doors, cellars and any chimney breasts.
- Homes near East Midlands Airport and the logistics parks: note window and door seals and any trickle vents, which matter for noise.
- Rural cottages in the villages: photograph stoves, oil tanks and the fuel level, and any septic tank.
Do it yourself in North West Leicestershire
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of North West Leicestershire
CoalvilleWhitwickAshby-de-la-ZouchIbstockMeashamCastle DoningtonKegworthMoira and DonisthorpeThringstone
Letting in North West Leicestershire
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in North West Leicestershire
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any North West Leicestershire postcode.
Inventories in North West Leicestershire: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in North West Leicestershire?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in North West Leicestershire?
£920 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 8.2% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any North West Leicestershire postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in North West Leicestershire?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme found. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; the council's private housing team licenses HMOs under the national mandatory scheme (five or more people from two or more households). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in North West Leicestershire?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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