LE8 0HD is a sought-after residential area on Dover Street, 0.5km from Kibworth Beauchamp in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt. Administratively it sits within Kibworths ward and the Harborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE8, LE8 0HD offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, down 11.7% year-on-year. 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 LE8 0HD are sourced from Output Area E00130825 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVER STREET, LE8 0HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVER STREET, LE8 0HD.
360
42
£ 47,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE8 0HD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
LE8 0HD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £259k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE8 0HD. The average age is 42.1. 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
£ 282,000
11 sales · Mean £ 275,550
Semi-Detached
£ 219,750
6 sales · Mean £ 214,583
Terraced
£ 189,000
9 sales · Mean £ 212,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE8 0HD has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kibworth Church of England Primary School
Kibworth Mead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Mercury Newshop0.5 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
- Slimming World0.3 km
- Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Boboli0.8 km
- The Well Kibworth0.4 km
- Kibworth Swan0.7 km
- Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.5 km
- The Lighthouse0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Doner Master0.4 km
- Kibworth House0.4 km
- Kibworth Fish Bar0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Railway Arms0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Market Harborough9.1 km
- South Wigston10.1 km
- Leicester13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Kimberly Street0.2 km
- Kimberly Street0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE80HD · Data under Open Government Licence