[2] Barkby Hall, home and seat of the Pochin family since 1604, is a grade II listed building situated next to St Mary's Church.

[10][11] Occupation sectors which were present in Barkby at this time included transport and communications, textile fabrics, and Local government.

In fact the 1881 Census showed that females were only present in five occupational sectors within Barkby; the majority being in domestic service or offices.

In comparison, the disparities in occupation are not as noticeable in 2011, where the majority of both males (16) and females (20) can be found working in the wholesale and retail trade industry.

Nevertheless, the parish is not completely secluded as it is located adjacent to the villages of Syston and Thurmaston both of which have larger populations than Barkby.

The primary school was initially founded by the Pochin family in the 1700s, who sought to provide education for the poorest children living in Barkby.

A total of 142 children currently attend the school, from Barkby as well as surrounding villages such as Thurmaston and Queniborough due to its popularity.

[19] The north east of Leicester sustainable urban extension (NEoLSUE) is a proposed development set in the area surrounding Barkby.

Described as "locally distinctive, sustainable and thriving new community" the project will entail constructing up to 4500 new homes as well as health and school facilities.

The main purpose of this development is to facilitate the ever increasing urban sprawl of Leicester and its surrounding villages such as Thurmaston, reducing housing price pressures in the process.