Postcode Analysis Hinckley and Bosworth, East Midlands

CASTELL DRIVE, LE6 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTELL DRIVE, LE6 0DE.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE6 0DE 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LE6 0DE's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £490k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £490k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 32.2% year-on-year.

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

LE6 0DE is a sought-after residential area on Castell Drive, 0.6km from Groby in Groby. Administratively it sits within Groby ward and the Charnwood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE6, LE6 0DE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k, down 32.2% 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 LE6 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00131161 (shared with 5 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 LE6 0DE. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 422,750

6 sales · Mean £ 444,583

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

LE6 0DE has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Elizabeth Woodville Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Lady Jane Grey Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.7 km
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Martinshaw Primary School

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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Brookvale Groby Learning Campus

Outstanding1463 pupils1.2 km
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Glenfield Primary School

Good423 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Central England Co-Operative Society0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Group0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Bradgate Stores1.0 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Pricegate And Hensons Limited0.8 km
  • Wilson And Sons T/a Mace0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Compass Group At Baker Hughes (Druck)0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Groby Fish Bar0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Groby Ex-Servicemens Social Club Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester7.0 km
  • Syston9.8 km
  • Narborough9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Marston Drive0.2 km
  • Marina Drive0.2 km
  • Marston Drive0.2 km
  • Marina Drive0.3 km
  • Sacheverell Way0.3 km