Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

SMITHY LANE, LE12 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHY LANE, LE12 5BE.

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

348

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE12 5BE 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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE12 5BE combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£433k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £433k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.

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

LE12 5BE is a sought-after residential area on Smithy Lane in Long Whatton. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

For serious buyers, LE12 5BE is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k, down 7.2% 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 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00131668 (shared with 8 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 5BE. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 456,000

8 sales · Mean £ 441,500

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 283,333

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

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

Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre

Good98 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Long Whatton Village Store0.5 km
  • Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Manor Organic Farm Shop)0.3 km
  • Manor Farm Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Long Whatton Cricket Club0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak1.0 km
  • The Falcon Inn0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • PEERAGA LTD.0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Midlands Parkway6.6 km
  • Loughborough7.5 km
  • Long Eaton8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Smithy Lane0.2 km
  • Smithy Lane0.2 km
  • Barnfield Close0.2 km
  • Barnfield Close0.3 km
  • Sherwood Court0.3 km