LE9 1SF is a safe, established residential area on Croft Road, 0.4km 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 diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1SF are sourced from Output Area E00129988 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROFT ROAD, LE9 1SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT ROAD, LE9 1SF.
361
43
£ 41,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LE9 1SF is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £389k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1SF. The average age is 42.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 234,975
2 sales · Mean £ 234,975
Terraced
£ 462,500
2 sales · Mean £ 462,500
Detached
£ 400,500
2 sales · Mean £ 400,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE9 1SF has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 Ltd0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cosby Working Mens Club0.4 km
- The Bulls Head0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Tithe Barn0.4 km
- Bangla Spice0.4 km
- Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park0.2 km
- Cosby Cantonese0.4 km
- Floys0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Nook Fish Bar0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough2.5 km
- South Wigston5.8 km
- Leicester10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Close0.2 km
- Park Close0.2 km
- The Nook0.2 km
- The Nook0.3 km
- Victory Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE91SF · Data under Open Government Licence