LE9 1TH is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Close, 0.5km from Cosby in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
For families considering a move, LE9 1TH represents 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 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £930k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1TH are sourced from Output Area E00129988 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND CLOSE, LE9 1TH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND CLOSE, LE9 1TH.
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 1TH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £930k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £930k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE9 1TH. 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
Detached
£ 753,750
2 sales · Mean £ 753,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE9 1TH has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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 Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cosby Working Mens Club0.5 km
- The Bulls Head0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Tithe Barn0.5 km
- Bangla Spice0.5 km
- Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park0.3 km
- Cosby Cantonese0.5 km
- Floys0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Nook Fish Bar0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough2.5 km
- South Wigston5.9 km
- Leicester10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Park Close0.3 km
- The Nook0.3 km
- Park Close0.3 km
- Chapel Lane0.4 km
- Chapel Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE91TH · Data under Open Government Licence