LE17 4BU is a sought-after residential area on Palmer Drive, 0.4km from Lutterworth in Lutterworth. Administratively it sits within Lutterworth West ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE17 4BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE17 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00130858 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALMER DRIVE, LE17 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMER DRIVE, LE17 4BU.
339
48
£ 44,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE17 4BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in LE17 4BU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE17 4BU. The average age is 47.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 182,500
4 sales · Mean £ 188,862
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE17 4BU has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
John Wycliffe Primary School
Lutterworth High School
Sherrier Church of England Primary School
Lutterworth College
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bitteswell
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Hai Tian Restaurant0.4 km
- Rebecca Louise Catering At Lutterworth Golf Club0.8 km
- Vieta0.4 km
- Browse Interiors0.6 km
- Cafe Rustica0.5 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- China Cottage0.5 km
- Papadoms0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Miles Bakery And Ice Cream0.5 km
- Neil Green Catering0.4 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Euro Market0.6 km
- Flackies Meats0.4 km
- Fords0.5 km
- Linden Food Stores/ Off Licence0.5 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Lutterworth Club0.7 km
- Unicorn Inn0.4 km
- Camis Lounge0.5 km
- Fox Inn0.4 km
- Koggys Wine Bar0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Central England Cooperative0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jasmine House B&B Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rugby8.9 km
- Narborough13.1 km
- Hinckley14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Spring Close0.1 km
- Ryderway0.2 km
- Spring Close0.2 km
- Ryderway0.2 km
- St Mary's Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE174BU · Data under Open Government Licence