LE9 1RF is a mixed residential area on Shuttleworth Lane, 0.8km from Cosby Hill in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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.
Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1RF are sourced from Output Area E00129990 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHUTTLEWORTH LANE, LE9 1RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHUTTLEWORTH LANE, LE9 1RF.
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
No single demographic signal dominates LE9 1RF — age 50, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1RF. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough4.1 km
- South Wigston6.5 km
- Leicester11.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LE91RF · Data under Open Government Licence