Staunton Harold, Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1SE

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, also spelled Ashby de la Zouch, is a market town and civil parish in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, England. It lies near the borders with Derbyshire and Staffordshire. The 2021 census recorded a population of 16,491 residents. The town is historically notable for Ashby de la Zouch Castle, an important fort from the 15th to 17th centuries. In the 19th century, ribbon manufacturing was the main industry of the town. The local postal district is LE 65, placing the town within the broader Leicestershire area. The setting offers a blend of historic character and small‑town amenities typical of a market town in the English Midlands.