Postcode Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

PEEL CLOSE, LE8 0JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEEL CLOSE, LE8 0JL.

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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 0JL 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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Area Character

LE8 0JL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £245k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £245k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

LE8 0JL is a sought-after residential area on Peel 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 0JL is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £245k. 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 0JL 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 0JL. 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

Detached

£ 245,647

2 sales · Mean £ 245,647

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

LE8 0JL has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order9
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Kibworth Church of England Primary School

Outstanding605 pupils0.3 km
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Kibworth Mead Academy

Inadequate871 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Mercury Newshop0.5 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
  • Slimming World0.2 km
  • Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

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

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Railway Arms0.6 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 Station0.3 km
  • Kimberly Street0.3 km
  • Kimberly Street0.4 km
  • High Street0.5 km
  • Finch Road0.5 km