LE6 0BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Forest Close, 0.6km from Groby in Groby. Administratively it sits within Groby ward and the Charnwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE6 0BW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LE6 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00131154 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST CLOSE, LE6 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST CLOSE, LE6 0BW.
207
51
£ 48,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE6 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 71% social renting, LE6 0BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE6 0BW. The average age is 50.7. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE6 0BW 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
Martinshaw Primary School
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School
Lady Jane Grey Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-Operative Society0.7 km
- Co-Operative Group0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bradgate Stores0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- Pricegate And Hensons Limited0.4 km
- Groby Food And Wine0.1 km
- Wilson And Sons T/a Mace0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Compass Group At Baker Hughes (Druck)0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Groby Fish Bar0.6 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
- Forest Rise0.2 km
- Forest Rise0.2 km
- Woodlands Drive0.2 km
- Farr Wood Close0.2 km
- Woodlands Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE60BW · Data under Open Government Licence