Postcode Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

GRANARY CLOSE, LE8 0HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANARY CLOSE, LE8 0HZ.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE8 0HZ 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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10/10
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9/10
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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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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE8 0HZ combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£610k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LE8 0HZ is a sought-after residential area on Granary Close, 0.6km from Kibworth Beauchamp in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt. Administratively it sits within Kibworths ward and the Harborough constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE8, LE8 0HZ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £610k. 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 0HZ are sourced from Output Area E00130821 (shared with 9 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 0HZ. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 485,000

11 sales · Mean £ 514,090

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

LE8 0HZ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft2

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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Mercury Newshop0.6 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
  • Bridge 67 Butchers0.6 km
  • Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Well Kibworth0.6 km
  • Kibworth Swan0.5 km
  • Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.6 km
  • The Lighthouse0.6 km
  • Lunchstop0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Doner Master0.6 km
  • Kibworth House0.6 km
  • Kibworth Fish Bar0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Railway Arms0.6 km
  • The Kings Head0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Market Harborough8.1 km
  • South Wigston11.1 km
  • Leicester14.2 km