Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

LE12 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE12 5BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

421

cake
Avg Age

44

payments
Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

work
Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: LE12 5BN 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.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
psychology

Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE12 5BN combines high owner-occupation (80%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE12 5BN is a sought-after residential area located 1.4km from The Stints in Long Whatton. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

For serious buyers, LE12 5BN is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00131667 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE12 5BN. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

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

LE12 5BN has low crime rates — 6 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 offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

P

Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre

Good98 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Hathern Nurseries1.0 km
  • Slimming World0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Loughborough6.0 km
  • East Midlands Parkway7.1 km
  • Long Eaton9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Piper Drive0.5 km