Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

SHERWOOD COURT, LE12 5DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD COURT, LE12 5DY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

385

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE12 5DY 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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LE12 5DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £350k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £350k 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 5DY is a sought-after residential area on Sherwood Court 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 5DY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00131669 (shared with 13 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 5DY. 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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 480,000

3 sales · Mean £ 470,000

Terraced

£ 217,500

2 sales · Mean £ 217,500

Semi-Detached

£ 213,500

6 sales · Mean £ 209,291

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE12 5DY 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.

Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre

Good98 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Long Whatton Village Store0.6 km
  • Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Manor Organic Farm Shop)0.5 km
  • Manor Farm Shop0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Long Whatton Cricket Club0.5 km
  • The Falcon Inn0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • PEERAGA LTD.0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Midlands Parkway6.3 km
  • Loughborough7.7 km
  • Long Eaton8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sherwood Court0.1 km
  • Sherwood Court0.1 km
  • Smithy Lane0.1 km
  • Smithy Lane0.1 km
  • Lester Court0.3 km