Is LE9 1RA a safe place to live?

Yes, LE9 1RA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of LE9 1RA?

The population for the LE9 1RA area is approximately 390 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Harborough, East Midlands

HOLT LANE, LE9 1RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLT LANE, LE9 1RA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

390

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /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: LE9 1RA 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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9/10

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10/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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10/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LE9 1RA's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE9 1RA is a sought-after residential area on Holt Lane, 0.4km from Cosby Hill in Harborough. Administratively it sits within Dunton ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE9, LE9 1RA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1RA are sourced from Output Area E00130784 (shared with 17 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 LE9 1RA. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%

Asian / British Asian3.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 0%

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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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

LE9 1RA has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Narborough5.1 km
South Wigston6.8 km
Leicester12.1 km