Postcode Analysis Hinckley and Bosworth, East Midlands

FOREST CLOSE, LE6 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST CLOSE, LE6 0BW.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE6 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Martinshaw Primary School

Good212 pupils0.1 km
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Brookvale Groby Learning Campus

Outstanding1463 pupils0.5 km
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Elizabeth Woodville Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Lady Jane Grey Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Central England Co-Operative Society0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Group0.9 km
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Compass Group At Baker Hughes (Druck)0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Groby Fish Bar0.6 km
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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