Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

ELVASTON CLOSE, LE65 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELVASTON CLOSE, LE65 1BZ.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LE65 1BZ is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

LE65 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Elvaston Close, 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 1BZ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00131514 (shared with 24 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 1BZ. 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

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 225,000

8 sales · Mean £ 214,250

Semi-Detached

£ 212,500

2 sales · Mean £ 212,500

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

LE65 1BZ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences77
Public order20
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Ashby School

Inadequate1621 pupils0.6 km
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Ivanhoe School

Good960 pupils0.7 km
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School

Good310 pupils0.8 km
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Ashby Willesley Primary School

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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Ashby Hill Top Primary School

Outstanding313 pupils1.2 km
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Woodcote Primary School

Good174 pupils1.2 km
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Ashby Hastings Primary School

15 pupils1.2 km
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Packington Church of England Primary School

Good101 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Tap At 760.5 km
  • Ashby Ivanhoe Football Club0.7 km
  • Bulls Head0.5 km
  • The Bluebell0.9 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.5 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Ashby Dramatic Society Ltd0.6 km
  • Ashby Grill0.5 km
  • Ashby Lawn Tennis Club0.4 km
  • Ashby Market Cafe Ltd0.4 km
  • Ask Italian0.7 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • La Spezia Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Wong Kwei0.5 km
  • C K House0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Nicks Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clockmakers House Bed \& Breakfast0.5 km
  • Smithy Bed And Breakfast0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burton-On-Trent13.7 km
  • Willington13.9 km
  • Polesworth16.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Priorfields0.2 km
  • Hastings Way0.2 km
  • Hastings Way0.2 km
  • Abbotsford Road0.3 km
  • Upper Packington Road0.4 km