Postcode Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

THE PADDOCK, LE8 0JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PADDOCK, LE8 0JU.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE8 0JU 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. LE8 0JU's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £315k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 0JU is a sought-after residential area on The Paddock, 0.3km 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 0JU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% 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: Average house prices are around £315k. 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 0JU are sourced from Output Area E00130829 (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 0JU. The average age is 51.6. 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 Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 315,000

5 sales · Mean £ 309,200

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

LE8 0JU has low crime rates — 18 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 offences17
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Kibworth Mead Academy

Inadequate871 pupils0.4 km
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Kibworth Church of England Primary School

Outstanding605 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Mercury Newshop0.4 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
  • Bridge 67 Butchers0.8 km
  • Spar Foodmarkets Ltd0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Boboli1.0 km
  • The Well Kibworth0.4 km
  • Kibworth Swan0.2 km
  • Kibworth Beauchamp Methodist Church0.4 km
  • The Lighthouse0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Doner Master0.4 km
  • Kibworth House0.4 km
  • Kibworth Fish Bar0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Railway Arms0.3 km
  • The Kings Head0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Market Harborough8.4 km
  • South Wigston10.9 km
  • Leicester14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.2 km
  • The Square0.3 km
  • High Street0.4 km
  • Brookfield Way0.5 km
  • Brookfield Way0.5 km