LE12 5DF is a sought-after residential area on Main Street in Long Whatton. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE12, LE12 5DF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, down 12.5% 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 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00131669 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN STREET, LE12 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, LE12 5DF.
385
47
£ 43,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE12 5DF 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.
Area Character
LE12 5DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £348k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £348k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE12 5DF. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 229,000
6 sales · Mean £ 232,666
Detached
£ 447,500
6 sales · Mean £ 456,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE12 5DF has low crime rates — 8 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.
school Local Schools
Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Long Whatton Village Store0.1 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Manor Organic Farm Shop)0.0 km
- Manor Farm Shop0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Long Whatton Cricket Club0.0 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- The Falcon Inn0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- PEERAGA LTD.0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Midlands Parkway6.4 km
- Loughborough7.2 km
- Long Eaton8.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Falcon0.0 km
- The Falcon0.0 km
- Barnfield Close0.1 km
- Barnfield Close0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE125DF · Data under Open Government Licence