LE12 5DN is a sought-after residential area on Turvey Lane in Long Whatton. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, LE12 5DN is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £361k, up 10.2% 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 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00131668 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TURVEY LANE, LE12 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURVEY LANE, LE12 5DN.
348
48
£ 43,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE12 5DN 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE12 5DN combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£361k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £361k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE12 5DN. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 378,250
14 sales · Mean £ 431,353
Semi-Detached
£ 268,000
3 sales · Mean £ 292,666
Terraced
£ 189,500
2 sales · Mean £ 189,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LE12 5DN 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
2 nearby- Long Whatton Village Store0.9 km
- Slimming World0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- PEERAGA LTD.0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Loughborough6.2 km
- East Midlands Parkway6.8 km
- Long Eaton9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Piper Drive0.2 km
- Piper Drive0.2 km
- Royal Oak0.4 km
- Royal Oak0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE125DN · Data under Open Government Licence