Postcode Analysis Blaby, East Midlands

ROSE CLOSE, LE9 1RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSE CLOSE, LE9 1RU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

320

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE9 1RU 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LE9 1RU 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.

home £227,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE9 1RU is a safe, established residential area on Rose Close, 0.3km from Cosby in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.

This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1RU are sourced from Output Area E00129986 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1RU. 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

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 200,000

5 sales · Mean £ 203,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE9 1RU has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary10
Shoplifting10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Cosby Primary School

Good256 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Eastcliffe News Shops Ltd0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cosby Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • The Bulls Head0.4 km
  • Whetstone Golf Club Ltd1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Tithe Barn0.3 km
  • Bangla Spice0.3 km
  • Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park0.1 km
  • Cosby Cantonese0.3 km
  • Floys0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Saffron Dynamo Football Club1.0 km
  • The Nook Fish Bar0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Narborough2.4 km
  • South Wigston5.7 km
  • Leicester10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Close0.1 km
  • Park Close0.1 km
  • The Nook0.2 km
  • Victory Park0.2 km
  • Victory Park0.3 km