LE12 5DX is a sought-after residential area on Hedley Close in Long Whatton. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, LE12 5DX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 5 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 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00131669 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEDLEY CLOSE, LE12 5DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDLEY CLOSE, LE12 5DX.
385
47
£ 43,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE12 5DX 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 5DX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE12 5DX. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE12 5DX has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
3 nearby- Long Whatton Village Store0.5 km
- Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Manor Organic Farm Shop)0.4 km
- Manor Farm Shop0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Long Whatton Cricket Club0.4 km
- The Falcon Inn0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- PEERAGA LTD.0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Midlands Parkway6.4 km
- Loughborough7.6 km
- Long Eaton8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Smithy Lane0.0 km
- Smithy Lane0.1 km
- Sherwood Court0.2 km
- Sherwood Court0.2 km
- Barnfield Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE125DX · Data under Open Government Licence