LE67 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Beech Drive, 0.1km from Thornton in Thornton (Hinckley and Bosworth). Administratively it sits within Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton ward and the Bosworth constituency.
For serious buyers, LE67 1AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, up 1.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE67 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00131308 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH DRIVE, LE67 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH DRIVE, LE67 1AY.
167
43
£ 43,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE67 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LE67 1AY — age 43, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £348k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE67 1AY. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 348,000
3 sales · Mean £ 330,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE67 1AY has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Shop0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Thornton0.2 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough13.0 km
- Leicester13.5 km
- Barrow Upon Soar14.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorne Drive0.1 km
- Hawthorne Drive0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Bricklayer's Arms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE671AY · Data under Open Government Licence