LE8 0JR is a sought-after residential area on New Town Close, 0.2km 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 0JR offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £641k. 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 0JR are sourced from Output Area E00130820 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW TOWN CLOSE, LE8 0JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW TOWN CLOSE, LE8 0JR.
346
48
£ 47,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE8 0JR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
LE8 0JR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £641k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE8 0JR. The average age is 47.8. 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: 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
£ 800,000
3 sales · Mean £ 800,000
Terraced
£ 289,225
4 sales · Mean £ 293,362
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE8 0JR has low crime rates — 14 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
Kibworth Mead Academy
Kibworth Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Mercury Newshop0.2 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.4 km
- Bridge 67 Butchers0.8 km
- Slimming World0.6 km
- Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Boboli0.9 km
- The Well Kibworth0.2 km
- Kibworth Swan0.4 km
- Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.3 km
- The Lighthouse0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Doner Master0.2 km
- Kibworth House0.2 km
- Kibworth Fish Bar0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Railway Arms0.4 km
- The Kings Head0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Market Harborough8.7 km
- South Wigston10.4 km
- Leicester13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kimberly Street0.1 km
- Kimberly Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- The Square0.3 km
- The Square0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: LE80JR · Data under Open Government Licence