LE6 0BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Forest Rise, 0.5km from Groby in Groby. Administratively it sits within Groby ward and the Charnwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE6 0BD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, up 4.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE6 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00131154 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST RISE, LE6 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST RISE, LE6 0BD.
207
51
£ 48,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE6 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 71% social renting, LE6 0BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE6 0BD. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,000
2 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE6 0BD has low crime rates — 26 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
Martinshaw Primary School
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School
Lady Jane Grey Primary School
Ratby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-Operative Society0.6 km
- Co-Operative Group0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bradgate Stores0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- Pricegate And Hensons Limited0.3 km
- Groby Food And Wine0.1 km
- Wilson And Sons T/a Mace0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Compass Group At Baker Hughes (Druck)0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Groby Fish Bar0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Groby Ex-Servicemens Social Club Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester8.0 km
- Narborough10.2 km
- Syston10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Rise0.1 km
- Forest Rise0.1 km
- Farr Wood Close0.1 km
- Woodlands Drive0.1 km
- Woodlands Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE60BD · Data under Open Government Licence