Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

PIPER DRIVE, LE12 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIPER DRIVE, LE12 5DJ.

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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 5DJ 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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9/10
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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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Area Character

LE12 5DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £303k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £303k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

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

For serious buyers, LE12 5DJ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £303k. 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 5DJ 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 5DJ. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

5 sales · Mean £ 222,400

Detached

£ 335,000

4 sales · Mean £ 343,750

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

LE12 5DJ 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 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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)0.8 km
  • Manor Farm Shop0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Long Whatton Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
  • The Falcon Inn0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • PEERAGA LTD.0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Loughborough6.5 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 Lane0.4 km