Postcode Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

PALMERSTON CLOSE, LE8 0JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMERSTON CLOSE, LE8 0JJ.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LE8 0JJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £280k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

LE8 0JJ is a sought-after residential area on Palmerston Close, 0.5km 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 0JJ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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. 80% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k. 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 0JJ are sourced from Output Area E00187403 (shared with 6 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 0JJ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
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

Detached

£ 289,250

4 sales · Mean £ 274,125

Semi-Detached

£ 163,000

3 sales · Mean £ 174,666

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

LE8 0JJ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences20
Public order8
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Kibworth Church of England Primary School

Outstanding605 pupils0.5 km
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Kibworth Mead Academy

Inadequate871 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Mercury Newshop0.5 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.7 km
  • Slimming World0.3 km
  • Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Doner Master0.5 km
  • Kibworth House0.5 km
  • Kibworth Fish Bar0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Railway Arms0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Market Harborough9.2 km
  • South Wigston10.0 km
  • Leicester13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Kimberly Street0.3 km
  • Kimberly Street0.3 km