LE9 1RE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Croft Road, 0.3km from Cosby in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1RE are sourced from Output Area E00129987 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROFT ROAD, LE9 1RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT ROAD, LE9 1RE.
281
50
£ 41,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE9 1RE 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LE9 1RE's 55% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1RE. The average age is 49.9. 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
Detached
£ 255,000
3 sales · Mean £ 301,666
Terraced
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 211,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE9 1RE has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cosby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Eastcliffe News Shops Ltd0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cosby Working Mens Club0.2 km
- The Bulls Head0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Tithe Barn0.3 km
- Bangla Spice0.3 km
- Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park0.2 km
- Cosby Cantonese0.2 km
- Floys0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Nook Fish Bar0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough2.6 km
- South Wigston5.8 km
- Leicester10.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Nook0.0 km
- Park Close0.1 km
- The Nook0.2 km
- Chapel Lane0.2 km
- Park Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE91RE · Data under Open Government Licence