LE67 1AX is a safe, established residential area on St Peters Drive, 0.5km 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 1AX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE67 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00131313 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PETERS DRIVE, LE67 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS DRIVE, LE67 1AX.
283
37
£ 43,400 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE67 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 61% social renting, LE67 1AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE67 1AX. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Terraced
£ 101,000
3 sales · Mean £ 102,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE67 1AX 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.
school Local Schools
Thornton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Corner Shop0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Thornton0.5 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Thornton Nurseries Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough12.4 km
- Leicester13.0 km
- Hinckley14.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Peter's Drive0.1 km
- Steam Trumpet0.2 km
- Steam Trumpet0.3 km
- Garage0.3 km
- Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE671AX · Data under Open Government Licence