LE9 1ST is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Cosby 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 1ST offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1ST are sourced from Output Area E00129992 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE9 1ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE9 1ST.
303
41
£ 41,200 /yr
54%
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 1ST is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1ST. The average age is 40.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE9 1ST has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cosby Primary School
Badgerbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Eastcliffe News Shops Ltd0.9 km
- Camstone Service Station1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cosby Working Mens Club0.9 km
- The Bulls Head1.0 km
- Whetstone Golf Club Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Tithe Barn0.8 km
- Bangla Spice0.8 km
- Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park0.7 km
- Cosby Cantonese1.0 km
- The Cook In The Nook1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Flames1.0 km
- Saffron Dynamo Football Club0.4 km
- The Nook Fish Bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough1.9 km
- South Wigston5.0 km
- Leicester9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Armston Road0.3 km
- Armston Road0.3 km
- Portland Street0.3 km
- Mount Road0.3 km
- Recreation Field0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE91ST · Data under Open Government Licence