Is LE9 1RS a safe place to live?

Yes, LE9 1RS 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 1RS?

The population for the LE9 1RS area is approximately 260 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Blaby, East Midlands

COTTAGE LANE, LE9 1RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTAGE LANE, LE9 1RS.

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

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Population

260

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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10/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LE9 1RS — age 50, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE9 1RS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cottage Lane, 0.6km from Cosby Hill in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 1RS are sourced from Output Area E00129990 (shared with 7 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 1RS. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%

Asian / British Asian3.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%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 1RS 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

Narborough4.8 km
South Wigston7.0 km
Leicester12.1 km