LE12 5AY is a sought-after residential area on Mantelcroft Drive, 0.3km from Burton on the Wolds in Burton on the Wolds. Administratively it sits within The Wolds ward and the Loughborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE12, LE12 5AY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k, up 13.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LE12 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00130696 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANTELCROFT DRIVE, LE12 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANTELCROFT DRIVE, LE12 5AY.
530
39
£ 53,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE12 5AY 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.
Area Character
LE12 5AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £520k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE12 5AY. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 497,500
9 sales · Mean £ 483,888
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LE12 5AY has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Greyhound Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Jump Giants0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barrow Upon Soar4.3 km
- Loughborough4.8 km
- Sileby6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sowters Lane0.1 km
- Greyhound Inn0.1 km
- Sowters Lane0.2 km
- Hall Drive0.2 km
- Hall Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE125AY · Data under Open Government Licence