LE6 0BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fern Crescent, 0.8km from Groby in Groby. Administratively it sits within Groby ward and the Charnwood constituency.
For families considering a move, LE6 0BF represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE6 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00131153 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERN CRESCENT, LE6 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERN CRESCENT, LE6 0BF.
218
59
£ 48,400 /yr
41%
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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, LE6 0BF is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE6 0BF. The average age is 59.4. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Detached
£ 270,000
7 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE6 0BF has low crime rates — 34 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
Martinshaw Primary School
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School
Lady Jane Grey Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-Operative Society0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bradgate Stores0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.6 km
- Pricegate And Hensons Limited0.6 km
- Groby Food And Wine0.3 km
- Wilson And Sons T/a Mace0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Compass Group At Baker Hughes (Druck)0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Groby Fish Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Groby Ex-Servicemens Social Club Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester8.3 km
- Narborough10.4 km
- Syston11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands Drive0.3 km
- Woodlands Drive0.3 km
- Forest Rise0.4 km
- Forest Rise0.4 km
- Farr Wood Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE60BF · Data under Open Government Licence