LE9 1RL is a safe, established residential area on Park Road, 0.2km from Cosby in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
LE9 1RL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1RL are sourced from Output Area E00129986 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK ROAD, LE9 1RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, LE9 1RL.
320
33
£ 41,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE9 1RL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LE9 1RL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 52% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1RL. The average age is 33.2. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
5 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Detached
£ 378,750
2 sales · Mean £ 378,750
Terraced
£ 199,950
5 sales · Mean £ 191,980
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE9 1RL has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
3 nearby- Cosby Working Mens Club0.2 km
- The Bulls Head0.3 km
- Whetstone Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Tithe Barn0.2 km
- Bangla Spice0.2 km
- Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park0.0 km
- Cosby Cantonese0.3 km
- Floys0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Saffron Dynamo Football Club0.9 km
- The Nook Fish Bar0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough2.5 km
- South Wigston5.6 km
- Leicester10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Park Close0.0 km
- Park Close0.1 km
- Victory Park0.2 km
- The Nook0.2 km
- Bradbury Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE91RL · Data under Open Government Licence