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.
ELVASTON CLOSE, LE65 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELVASTON CLOSE, LE65 1BZ.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Ashby School
Ivanhoe School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School
Ashby Willesley Primary School
Ashby Hill Top Primary School
Woodcote Primary School
Ashby Hastings Primary School
Packington Church of England 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 760.5 km
- Ashby Ivanhoe Football Club0.7 km
- Bulls Head0.5 km
- The Bluebell0.9 km
- The Lamb Inn0.5 km
- + 10 more
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LE651BZ · Data under Open Government Licence