Area Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

LE16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LE16 postcode area.

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Population

38,589

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,878 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LE16 — age 45, 74% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £327k. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.

home £327,130 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE16 is a postcode district in Harborough, East Midlands, covering 1024 active and 286 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LE16 (17%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes LE16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LE16 are around £327k, down 13.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LE16 at 183 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LE16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2606
Anti-social behaviour730
Shoplifting679
Criminal damage and arson587
Other theft581

school Local Schools

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Foxton Primary School

Good86 pupils
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Little Bowden School

Good388 pupils
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Hallaton Church of England Primary School

Good89 pupils
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Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good108 pupils
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The Robert Smyth Academy

Good1109 pupils
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Welland Park Academy

Good956 pupils
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St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good198 pupils
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Farndon Fields Primary School

Good299 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Langton Brook Farm
  • The Bell Inn
  • Travelodge
  • Royal George Public House
  • Sutton Lodge Bed & Breakfast
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • The Wheel and Compass
  • Bulls Head Inn
  • Bakers Arms
  • Beer House Micro Pubs Limited
  • Cellar 44
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • St Peter And St Paul Church
  • The Cafe Welland Park
  • Aldwinckles
  • Appleby's
  • Ascough's Bistro
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Central England Co-operative
  • Lidl
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Abbey Cottage
  • Blue Wave Fish Bar
  • Classic Crepes
  • Costa Ltd
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • B&M Retail Ltd
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • BP Market Harborough SF Connect
  • Brennans Confectionery
  • Bridge 61
  • + 56 more