LE65 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Prior Park Road, 0.5km 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 1BH offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 68% 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £805k. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00131514 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIOR PARK ROAD, LE65 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIOR PARK ROAD, LE65 1BH.
218
60
£ 46,400 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, LE65 1BH is established retirement territory. With £805k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE65 1BH. The average age is 59.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 840,000
5 sales · Mean £ 693,000
Terraced
£ 735,000
2 sales · Mean £ 735,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE65 1BH has low crime rates — 46 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
Ashby School
Ivanhoe School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School
Woodcote Primary School
Ashby Willesley Primary School
Ashby Hastings Primary School
Ashby Hill Top Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Ashby Holistic Centre0.5 km
- H T Godfrey And Son(Ibstock) Ltd (Shop) Smithards0.6 km
- W H Smith Ltd0.5 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.5 km
- Supernews Local And Cards0.5 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Tap At 760.4 km
- Ashby Ivanhoe Football Club0.7 km
- Bulls Head0.5 km
- The Bluebell0.9 km
- The Lamb Inn0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Ashby Dramatic Society Ltd0.5 km
- Ashby Grill0.4 km
- Ashby Lawn Tennis Club0.3 km
- Ashby Market Cafe Ltd0.4 km
- Ask Italian0.7 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- La Spezia Pizzeria0.4 km
- Wong Kwei0.5 km
- C K House0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Nicks Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clockmakers House Bed \& Breakfast0.4 km
- Smithy Bed And Breakfast0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent13.7 km
- Willington13.9 km
- Polesworth16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Priorfields0.1 km
- Hastings Way0.3 km
- Abbotsford Road0.3 km
- Hastings Way0.3 km
- Upper Packington Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE651BH · Data under Open Government Licence