Postcode Analysis Hinckley and Bosworth, East Midlands

OAKWOOD CLOSE, LE67 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD CLOSE, LE67 1AU.

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

283

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE67 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in LE67 1AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £187,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE67 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Oakwood Close, 0.6km from Thornton in Thornton (Hinckley and Bosworth). Administratively it sits within Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton ward and the Bosworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE67 1AU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE67 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00131313 (shared with 7 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 LE67 1AU. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 159,000

2 sales · Mean £ 159,000

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

LE67 1AU has low crime rates — 27 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Other crime3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Thornton Primary School

Good131 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Corner Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Thornton0.6 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Thornton Nurseries Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Narborough12.3 km
  • Leicester12.9 km
  • Hinckley14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peter's Drive0.2 km
  • Garage0.2 km
  • Garage0.2 km
  • Steam Trumpet0.3 km
  • Steam Trumpet0.3 km