Postcode Analysis Charnwood, East Midlands

SOWTERS LANE, LE12 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOWTERS LANE, LE12 5AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

530

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE12 5AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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8/10
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Area Character

LE12 5AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £275k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE12 5AL is a sought-after residential area on Sowters Lane, 0.6km from Burton on the Wolds in Burton on the Wolds. Administratively it sits within The Wolds ward and the Loughborough constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE12, LE12 5AL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 5.2% 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 LE12 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00130696 (shared with 15 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 LE12 5AL. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 227,500

8 sales · Mean £ 234,686

Detached

£ 383,000

2 sales · Mean £ 383,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LE12 5AL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School

Outstanding193 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barrow Upon Soar4.2 km
  • Loughborough5.1 km
  • Sileby5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sowters Lane0.4 km
  • Sowters Lane0.4 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.4 km