LE9 1SE is a safe, established residential area on Croft Road, 0.4km from Cosby in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £363k, up 76.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1SE are sourced from Output Area E00129988 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROFT ROAD, LE9 1SE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT ROAD, LE9 1SE.
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43
£ 41,200 /yr
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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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 43, LE9 1SE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £363k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 76.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1SE. The average age is 42.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 206,250
14 sales · Mean £ 218,675
Detached
£ 527,500
6 sales · Mean £ 549,166
Terraced
£ 203,250
4 sales · Mean £ 205,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE9 1SE has low crime rates — 26 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 Club0.4 km
- The Bulls Head0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Tithe Barn0.4 km
- Bangla Spice0.4 km
- Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park0.2 km
- Cosby Cantonese0.4 km
- Floys0.5 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
- Narborough2.5 km
- South Wigston5.8 km
- Leicester10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Close0.2 km
- The Nook0.2 km
- Park Close0.3 km
- The Nook0.4 km
- Chapel Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE91SE · Data under Open Government Licence