Postcode Analysis Charnwood, East Midlands

SOMERSET CLOSE, LE12 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET CLOSE, LE12 5AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

342

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE12 5AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LE12 5AJ — age 44, 78% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 21.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE12 5AJ is a sought-after residential area on Somerset Close, 0.2km from Burton on the Wolds in Burton on the Wolds. Administratively it sits within The Wolds ward and the Loughborough constituency.

For serious buyers, LE12 5AJ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 21.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE12 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00130698 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE12 5AJ. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 270,000

13 sales · Mean £ 292,730

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

LE12 5AJ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School

Outstanding193 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Jump Giants0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barrow Upon Soar4.3 km
  • Loughborough4.6 km
  • Sileby6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hall Drive0.2 km
  • Hall Drive0.2 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.2 km
  • Loughborough Road0.2 km
  • Sowters Lane0.3 km