LE8 0LF is a sought-after residential area on Smeeton Road, 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 0LF offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.8% 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 0LF are sourced from Output Area E00130830 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMEETON ROAD, LE8 0LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMEETON ROAD, LE8 0LF.
355
52
£ 47,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE8 0LF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LE8 0LF's low deprivation rank, 62% ownership, and £156k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 26.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE8 0LF. The average age is 51.9. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
17 sales · Mean £ 152,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE8 0LF has low crime rates — 19 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 Butchers0.6 km
- Slimming World0.8 km
- Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Well Kibworth0.2 km
- Kibworth Swan0.4 km
- Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.3 km
- The Lighthouse0.4 km
- Lunchstop0.7 km
- + 3 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 Head0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Market Harborough8.5 km
- South Wigston10.6 km
- Leicester13.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
- The Square0.3 km
- Kimberly Street0.3 km
- Kimberly Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE80LF · Data under Open Government Licence