LE6 0BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Parklands Avenue, 0.6km from Groby in Groby. Administratively it sits within Groby ward and the Charnwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 26.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE6 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00131153 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKLANDS AVENUE, LE6 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKLANDS AVENUE, LE6 0BL.
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
Average age 59, 94% owned. LE6 0BL is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 26.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE6 0BL. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 296,000
1 sales · Mean £ 296,000
Detached
£ 265,000
5 sales · Mean £ 258,000
Semi-Detached
£ 207,500
8 sales · Mean £ 211,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE6 0BL has low crime rates — 32 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
Ratby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-Operative Society0.7 km
- Co-Operative Group1.0 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bradgate Stores0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
- Pricegate And Hensons Limited0.4 km
- Groby Food And Wine0.2 km
- Wilson And Sons T/a Mace0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Compass Group At Baker Hughes (Druck)0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Groby Fish Bar0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Groby Ex-Servicemens Social Club Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester8.1 km
- Narborough10.3 km
- Syston10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands Drive0.2 km
- Woodlands Drive0.2 km
- Forest Rise0.2 km
- Forest Rise0.2 km
- Farr Wood Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE60BL · Data under Open Government Licence