LE16 0GY is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Knight's End in Market Harborough. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden ward and the Harborough constituency.
Within the LE16 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LE16 0GY are sourced from Output Area E00130880 (shared with 332 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE16 0GY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE16 0GY.
443
42
£ 36,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 42, LE16 0GY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE16 0GY. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE16 0GY has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Meadowdale Primary School
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
The Robert Smyth Academy
Little Bowden School
Welland Park Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Market Harborough Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Avatar0.8 km
- Market Harborough Party Centre0.6 km
- Coalyard Cafe0.8 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.9 km
- Bowden Stores0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- The Engine Room0.6 km
- The Sandwich Shop (MH)0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- St Marys Fish Bar0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
- Green Tomato (Midlands) Ltd0.5 km
- Weltons0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Freemasons Arms0.8 km
- The Oat Hill0.9 km
- Beer House Micro Pubs Limited0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Market Harborough0.4 km
- Corby14.8 km
- Kettering15.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Headlands0.3 km
- The Headlands0.3 km
- Arden Way0.3 km
- Arden Way0.3 km
- Railway Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE160GY · Data under Open Government Licence