LE12 5DL is a sought-after residential area on Spring Lane 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 5DL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £238k. 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 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00131668 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRING LANE, LE12 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING LANE, LE12 5DL.
348
48
£ 43,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE12 5DL 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 5DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £238k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE12 5DL. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 238,000
1 sales · Mean £ 238,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LE12 5DL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Long Whatton Village Store0.8 km
- Slimming World0.1 km
- Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Manor Organic Farm Shop)0.9 km
- Manor Farm Shop0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Long Whatton Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- The Falcon Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- PEERAGA LTD.0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Loughborough6.3 km
- East Midlands Parkway6.9 km
- Long Eaton9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Piper Drive0.2 km
- Piper Drive0.2 km
- Royal Oak0.3 km
- Royal Oak0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE125DL · Data under Open Government Licence