LE9 1RR is a safe, established residential area on White Barn Drive, 0.3km from Cosby in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1RR are sourced from Output Area E00129986 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITE BARN DRIVE, LE9 1RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE BARN DRIVE, LE9 1RR.
320
33
£ 41,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE9 1RR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE9 1RR spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1RR. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 182,500
2 sales · Mean £ 182,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE9 1RR has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Cosby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Eastcliffe News Shops Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cosby Working Mens Club0.4 km
- The Bulls Head0.5 km
- Whetstone Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Tithe Barn0.3 km
- Bangla Spice0.3 km
- Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park0.2 km
- Cosby Cantonese0.5 km
- Floys0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Saffron Dynamo Football Club0.8 km
- The Nook Fish Bar0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough2.3 km
- South Wigston5.5 km
- Leicester10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Victory Park0.1 km
- Victory Park0.1 km
- Park Close0.2 km
- Mount Road0.2 km
- Park Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE91RR · Data under Open Government Licence