LE8 0JT is a sought-after residential area on Home Close, 0.2km from Kibworth Beauchamp in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt. Administratively it sits within Kibworths ward and the Harborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE8 0JT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE8 0JT are sourced from Output Area E00130831 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOME CLOSE, LE8 0JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOME CLOSE, LE8 0JT.
258
50
£ 47,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE8 0JT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in LE8 0JT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE8 0JT. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 132,500
1 sales · Mean £ 132,500
Detached
£ 255,219
1 sales · Mean £ 255,219
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE8 0JT has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Kibworth Mead Academy
Kibworth Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Mercury Newshop0.2 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
- Bridge 67 Butchers0.7 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Boboli1.0 km
- The Well Kibworth0.3 km
- Kibworth Swan0.2 km
- Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.3 km
- The Lighthouse0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Doner Master0.3 km
- Kibworth House0.3 km
- Kibworth Fish Bar0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Railway Arms0.3 km
- The Kings Head0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Market Harborough8.4 km
- South Wigston10.8 km
- Leicester13.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Kimberly Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE80JT · Data under Open Government Licence