Is LE9 1RT a safe place to live?

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

How much do houses cost in LE9 1RT?

The average property price in LE9 1RT is currently around £620k.

What is the population of LE9 1RT?

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

Postcode Analysis Blaby, East Midlands

LE9 1RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE9 1RT.

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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

LE9 1RT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £620k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LE9 1RT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cosby Hill in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE9, LE9 1RT offers 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 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. Property: Prices average £620k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1RT 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 1RT. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 620,000

1 sales · Mean £ 620,000

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

LE9 1RT 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

Narborough4.9 km
South Wigston6.9 km
Leicester12.1 km