LE19 1RJ is a sought-after residential area on Merus Court, 0.6km from Thorpe Astley in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Winstanley ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, LE19 1RJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blaby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 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 LE19 1RJ are sourced from Output Area E00130246 (shared with 197 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERUS COURT, LE19 1RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERUS COURT, LE19 1RJ.
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£ 45,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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, LE19 1RJ combines high owner-occupation (65%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE19 1RJ. The average age is 33.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE19 1RJ has low crime rates — 29 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
Kingsway Primary School
The Winstanley School
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Ravenhurst Primary School
Fossebrook Primary School
Caldecote Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Street News0.9 km
- Bidford Convenience Store1.0 km
- MFG Esso Meridian Way0.6 km
- Braunstone Community Life Food Bank0.8 km
- Premier Convenience1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Civic Community Lounge0.8 km
- The Observatory Beefeater0.1 km
- Bees Knees0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- 360 Play (Leicester) Ltd0.4 km
- Chiquito, Kick-Ass Burrito And Chicken Cartel0.4 km
- Five Guys0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.1 km
- Makro0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Oriental House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough4.7 km
- Leicester5.0 km
- South Wigston5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Mail0.1 km
- Royal Mail0.1 km
- Withers Way0.1 km
- Tiber Way0.2 km
- Owen Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE191RJ · Data under Open Government Licence