Postcode Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

ROCHESTER CLOSE, LE8 0JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCHESTER CLOSE, LE8 0JS.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

49

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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 0JS 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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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LE8 0JS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £677k, 93% 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 0JS is a sought-after residential area on Rochester Close, 0.7km from Kibworth Harcourt 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 0JS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £677k. 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 0JS are sourced from Output Area E00170656 (shared with 10 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 0JS. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.8%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

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

£ 600,000

11 sales · Mean £ 591,863

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

LE8 0JS has low crime rates — 18 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 behaviour7
Public order5
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Kibworth Church of England Primary School

Outstanding605 pupils0.4 km
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Kibworth Mead Academy

Inadequate871 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Slimming World0.5 km
  • Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
  • Mercury Newshop1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kibworth Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Kibworth House1.0 km
  • Doner Master1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Railway Arms0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Kibworth Swan1.0 km
  • Boboli0.4 km
  • The Well Kibworth0.9 km
  • Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.9 km
  • The Lighthouse0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Market Harborough9.5 km
  • South Wigston9.9 km
  • Leicester12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lodge Close0.1 km
  • Lodge Close0.2 km
  • Leicester Road0.2 km
  • Millday Close0.2 km
  • Milday Close0.2 km