Welcome to Ratby
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Ratby is a commuter village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England. It is situated to the west of Leicester, and just south of the M1 motorway. (Groby is on the northern side of the M1.) The population of the civil parish was measured in the 2011 census as 4,468. Other nearby places include Field Head, Kirby Muxloe, Glenfield and Markfield. The proximity of Ratby to Leicester causes it to form part of the Leicester Urban Area.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
875 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
4,576 (2021) |
Density |
523 people/km2 |
Mean age |
39.6 |
Ward |
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton |
District |
Hinckley and Bosworth |
Postcodes |
LE6, LE67, LE9 |
ONS ID |
E04005505 |
Council
Contact details for Ratby Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Ratby Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Ratby Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Ratby Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Ratby Parish.
Local News
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Hundreds of homes approved on appeal after council called plans 'ridiculous' and 'dangerous'
Published: 30th Mar 2024
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'Ridiculous' and 'dangerous' bid to build up to 225 homes on fields near Ratby rejected
Published: 24th Aug 2023
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Village homes refused as councillors hit out at 'stupid application'
Published: 19th Mar 2024