Packington, Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1WT

Packington is situated in the civil parish of Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch, a market town in Leicestershire, England. The town, also spelled Ashby de la Zouch, had a population of 16,491 at the 2021 census. Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch Castle, an important fort from the 15th to 17th centuries, is a notable landmark. In the 19th century, ribbon manufacturing was the main industry of the town. The locality falls within the LE 65 postal district and is part of the North West Leicestershire district. Residents live in a setting that reflects the town’s historic character and its role as a local market hub. The area’s proximity to the borders of Derbyshire and Staffordshire situates it within a broader regional context of historic market towns.