LE9 1RB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Broughton Road, 0.4km from Cosby in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
For families considering a move, LE9 1RB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 36.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1RB are sourced from Output Area E00129990 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROUGHTON ROAD, LE9 1RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHTON ROAD, LE9 1RB.
260
50
£ 41,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LE9 1RB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1RB. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 185,666
Semi-Detached
£ 158,000
3 sales · Mean £ 170,333
Detached
£ 403,500
2 sales · Mean £ 403,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE9 1RB has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cosby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Eastcliffe News Shops Ltd0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cosby Working Mens Club0.2 km
- The Bulls Head0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Tithe Barn0.3 km
- Bangla Spice0.3 km
- Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park0.3 km
- Cosby Cantonese0.1 km
- Floys0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Nook Fish Bar0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough2.8 km
- South Wigston5.9 km
- Leicester10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Lane0.1 km
- Chapel Lane0.1 km
- The Nook0.1 km
- The Nook0.2 km
- Park Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE91RB · Data under Open Government Licence