LE9 1RG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chapel Lane, 0.5km from Cosby in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, LE9 1RG is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k, down 55.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1RG are sourced from Output Area E00129990 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL LANE, LE9 1RG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL LANE, LE9 1RG.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE9 1RG combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£550k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 55.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1RG. 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
Detached
£ 600,000
7 sales · Mean £ 503,135
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 248,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE9 1RG has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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 Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cosby Working Mens Club0.3 km
- The Bulls Head0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Tithe Barn0.4 km
- Bangla Spice0.4 km
- Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park0.5 km
- Cosby Cantonese0.2 km
- Floys0.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Nook Fish Bar0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough2.9 km
- South Wigston5.9 km
- Leicester10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Lane0.1 km
- Chapel Lane0.1 km
- The Nook0.2 km
- The Nook0.3 km
- Park Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE91RG · Data under Open Government Licence