LE12 5DR is a sought-after residential area on Crawshaw Close in Long Whatton. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, LE12 5DR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.6% 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 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00131669 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAWSHAW CLOSE, LE12 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAWSHAW CLOSE, LE12 5DR.
385
47
£ 43,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE12 5DR 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. LE12 5DR's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £92k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £92k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE12 5DR. The average age is 47.1. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 92,550
3 sales · Mean £ 91,183
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LE12 5DR has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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 Store0.3 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Manor Organic Farm Shop)0.4 km
- Manor Farm Shop0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Long Whatton Cricket Club0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- The Falcon Inn0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- PEERAGA LTD.0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Midlands Parkway6.4 km
- Loughborough6.8 km
- Long Eaton8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.2 km
- Methodist Church0.2 km
- Royal Oak0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE125DR · Data under Open Government Licence