Postcode Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

NEW ROAD, LE8 0LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, LE8 0LE.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE8 0LE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LE8 0LE's 56% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 12.0% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, LE8 0LE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £265k, up 12.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE8 0LE are sourced from Output Area E00130828 (shared with 10 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 0LE. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Detached

£ 302,500

2 sales · Mean £ 302,500

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

LE8 0LE 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 offences18
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Other theft3

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 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Mercury Newshop0.4 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.2 km
  • Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Boboli0.9 km
  • The Well Kibworth0.4 km
  • Kibworth Swan0.2 km
  • Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.4 km
  • The Lighthouse0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Doner Master0.4 km
  • Kibworth House0.4 km
  • Kibworth Fish Bar0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Railway Arms0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Market Harborough8.4 km
  • South Wigston10.9 km
  • Leicester13.9 km

Bus Stops

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