Postcode Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

NEW TOWN CLOSE, LE8 0JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW TOWN CLOSE, LE8 0JR.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LE8 0JR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £641k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 0JR is a sought-after residential area on New Town Close, 0.2km 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 0JR offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £641k. 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 0JR are sourced from Output Area E00130820 (shared with 8 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 0JR. The average age is 47.8. 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 Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 800,000

3 sales · Mean £ 800,000

Terraced

£ 289,225

4 sales · Mean £ 293,362

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

LE8 0JR has low crime rates — 14 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 offences17
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Kibworth Mead Academy

Inadequate871 pupils0.2 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 Newshop0.2 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.4 km
  • Bridge 67 Butchers0.8 km
  • Slimming World0.6 km
  • Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Boboli0.9 km
  • The Well Kibworth0.2 km
  • Kibworth Swan0.4 km
  • Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.3 km
  • The Lighthouse0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Doner Master0.2 km
  • Kibworth House0.2 km
  • Kibworth Fish Bar0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Railway Arms0.4 km
  • The Kings Head0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Market Harborough8.7 km
  • South Wigston10.4 km
  • Leicester13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Kimberly Street0.1 km
  • Kimberly Street0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • The Square0.3 km
  • The Square0.4 km