Postcode Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

PROSPECT ROAD, LE8 0HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT ROAD, LE8 0HX.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE8 0HX 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE8 0HX combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£297k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £297k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE8 0HX is a sought-after residential area on Prospect Road, 0.4km from Kibworth Beauchamp in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt. Administratively it sits within Kibworths ward and the Harborough constituency.

For serious buyers, LE8 0HX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, up 4.0% 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 0HX are sourced from Output Area E00130827 (shared with 4 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 LE8 0HX. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

7 sales · Mean £ 320,428

Semi-Detached

£ 266,500

8 sales · Mean £ 259,093

Terraced

£ 327,500

1 sales · Mean £ 327,500

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

LE8 0HX has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Public order6
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Kibworth Church of England Primary School

Outstanding605 pupils0.4 km
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Kibworth Mead Academy

Inadequate871 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Mercury Newshop0.4 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
  • Slimming World0.3 km
  • Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Boboli0.8 km
  • The Well Kibworth0.4 km
  • Kibworth Swan0.6 km
  • Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.4 km
  • The Lighthouse0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Doner Master0.4 km
  • Kibworth House0.4 km
  • Kibworth Fish Bar0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Railway Arms0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Market Harborough9.0 km
  • South Wigston10.1 km
  • Leicester13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Kimberly Street0.2 km
  • Kimberly Street0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • High Street0.4 km