LE6 0BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodlands Drive, 0.8km from Groby in Groby. Administratively it sits within Groby ward and the Charnwood constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE6, LE6 0BQ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 59 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 94% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 29.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE6 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00131153 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLANDS DRIVE, LE6 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS DRIVE, LE6 0BQ.
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 0BQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £360k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 29.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE6 0BQ. 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
Detached
£ 303,000
11 sales · Mean £ 317,818
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE6 0BQ 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
Ratby 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 Bar0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Groby Ex-Servicemens Social Club Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester8.3 km
- Narborough10.3 km
- Syston11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands Drive0.3 km
- Woodlands Drive0.3 km
- Forest Rise0.3 km
- Forest Rise0.4 km
- Farr Wood Close0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: LE60BQ · Data under Open Government Licence