Postcode Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

BARNES CLOSE, LE8 0ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNES CLOSE, LE8 0ES.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE8 0ES is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE8 0ES combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£191k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £191k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 24.3% year-on-year.

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

LE8 0ES is a sought-after residential area on Barnes Close, 0.5km from Kibworth Beauchamp in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt. Administratively it sits within Kibworths ward and the Harborough constituency.

For serious buyers, LE8 0ES is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, up 24.3% 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 LE8 0ES are sourced from Output Area E00130825 (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 LE8 0ES. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,000

11 sales · Mean £ 191,450

Flat

£ 104,000

5 sales · Mean £ 99,539

Semi-Detached

£ 206,250

4 sales · Mean £ 201,875

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

LE8 0ES has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Kibworth Mead Academy

Inadequate871 pupils0.5 km
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Kibworth Church of England Primary School

Outstanding605 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Mercury Newshop0.5 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.7 km
  • Bridge 67 Butchers1.0 km
  • Slimming World0.4 km
  • Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Boboli0.9 km
  • The Well Kibworth0.5 km
  • Kibworth Swan0.7 km
  • Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.6 km
  • The Lighthouse0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Doner Master0.5 km
  • Kibworth House0.5 km
  • Kibworth Fish Bar0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Railway Arms0.7 km
  • The Kings Head1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Market Harborough9.1 km
  • South Wigston10.0 km
  • Leicester13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Kimberly Street0.2 km
  • Kimberly Street0.3 km
  • High Street0.5 km