Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

PIPER CLOSE, LE12 5DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIPER CLOSE, LE12 5DH.

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

421

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE12 5DH 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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8/10
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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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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LE12 5DH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 80% 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.

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

LE12 5DH is a sought-after residential area on Piper Close in Long Whatton. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE12, LE12 5DH offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00131667 (shared with 11 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 5DH. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LE12 5DH has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre

Good98 pupils0.2 km

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Long Whatton Village Store0.7 km
  • Slimming World0.1 km
  • Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Manor Organic Farm Shop)0.9 km
  • Manor Farm Shop0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Long Whatton Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Royal Oak0.2 km
  • The Falcon Inn0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • PEERAGA LTD.0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Loughborough6.4 km
  • East Midlands Parkway6.8 km
  • Long Eaton9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Piper Drive0.1 km
  • Piper Drive0.1 km
  • Royal Oak0.2 km
  • Royal Oak0.2 km
  • Mill Lane0.5 km