Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

MELROSE CLOSE, LE65 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSE CLOSE, LE65 1AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE65 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LE65 1AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £474k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

LE65 1AW is a sought-after residential area on Melrose Close, 0.8km from Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Administratively it sits within Ashby Castle ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE65, LE65 1AW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £474k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LE65 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00131512 (shared with 21 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 LE65 1AW. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 457,000

2 sales · Mean £ 457,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE65 1AW has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Ashby School

Inadequate1621 pupils0.4 km
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Ivanhoe School

Good960 pupils0.8 km
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School

Good310 pupils1.2 km
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Woodcote Primary School

Good174 pupils1.3 km
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Ashby Hastings Primary School

15 pupils1.4 km
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Ashby Willesley Primary School

Good414 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Ashby Holistic Centre0.7 km
  • H T Godfrey And Son(Ibstock) Ltd (Shop) Smithards0.8 km
  • W H Smith Ltd0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • Supernews Local And Cards0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Tap At 760.7 km
  • Ashby Ivanhoe Football Club1.0 km
  • Bulls Head0.7 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.8 km
  • The Monkey Tree Music Bar0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Ashby Dramatic Society Ltd0.8 km
  • Ashby Grill0.7 km
  • Ashby Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Ashby Market Cafe Ltd0.7 km
  • Dolce Cafe0.8 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • La Spezia Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Wong Kwei0.9 km
  • C K House0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Splashby0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • B And M Ltd0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clockmakers House Bed \& Breakfast0.6 km
  • Smithy Bed And Breakfast0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Willington14.0 km
  • Burton-On-Trent14.1 km
  • Polesworth16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbotsford Road0.2 km
  • Abbotsford Road0.2 km
  • Upper Packington Road0.3 km
  • Upper Packington Road0.3 km
  • The Croft0.3 km