LE9 1TE is a sought-after residential area on Portland Street, 0.7km from Cosby in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, LE9 1TE is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 12.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1TE are sourced from Output Area E00129992 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTLAND STREET, LE9 1TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND STREET, LE9 1TE.
303
41
£ 41,200 /yr
54%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. LE9 1TE's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £219k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £219k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1TE. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
6 sales · Mean £ 185,583
Detached
£ 211,250
4 sales · Mean £ 219,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE9 1TE has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cosby Primary School
Badgerbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Eastcliffe News Shops Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cosby Working Mens Club0.8 km
- The Bulls Head0.9 km
- Whetstone Golf Club Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Tithe Barn0.7 km
- Bangla Spice0.7 km
- Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park0.6 km
- Cosby Cantonese0.9 km
- The Cook In The Nook0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Saffron Dynamo Football Club0.5 km
- The Nook Fish Bar0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough1.9 km
- South Wigston5.1 km
- Leicester9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Portland Street0.2 km
- Mount Road0.2 km
- Armston Road0.3 km
- Armston Road0.3 km
- Victory Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE91TE · Data under Open Government Licence