Postcode Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

LINKS ROAD, LE8 0LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINKS ROAD, LE8 0LD.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE8 0LD 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE8 0LD combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£362k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £362k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

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

LE8 0LD is a sought-after residential area on Links Road, 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 0LD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k, down 3.9% 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 0LD are sourced from Output Area E00130829 (shared with 6 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 0LD. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

7 sales · Mean £ 332,714

Semi-Detached

£ 251,500

2 sales · Mean £ 251,500

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

LE8 0LD has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Kibworth Mead Academy

Inadequate871 pupils0.5 km
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Kibworth Church of England Primary School

Outstanding605 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Mercury Newshop0.5 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
  • Bridge 67 Butchers1.0 km
  • Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Boboli1.0 km
  • The Well Kibworth0.5 km
  • Kibworth Swan0.3 km
  • Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.5 km
  • The Lighthouse0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Doner Master0.5 km
  • Kibworth House0.5 km
  • Kibworth Fish Bar0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Railway Arms0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Market Harborough8.3 km
  • South Wigston11.0 km
  • Leicester14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Brookfield Way0.3 km
  • Brookfield Way0.3 km
  • The Square0.3 km
  • The Square0.4 km
  • Kibworth Cemetery0.4 km