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Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe

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About

The Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe area comprises three distinct villages within the Blaby district. Cosby is the largest, featuring a traditional village centre with a mix of local shops and services. Croft is situated to the northeast, characterised by residential development and its proximity to the A426. Elmesthorpe is a smaller settlement to the south, retaining a more rural feel with open fields bordering the community.

The area is defined by its green spaces, including Cosby's large village playing fields and the nearby Bouskell Park. Local geography is shaped by the small River Sence, which flows near Elmesthorpe. The historic St. Michael's Church in Elmesthorpe, with elements dating to the 13th century, stands as a focal point. The villages maintain separate identities while functioning as a collective residential area with good road links to Leicester.

Area overview

On average Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe is £54,439 per year. There are 4 schools in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe is home to around 7,429 people, with a population density of about 344.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe Population
7,429
Population density
344.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.29(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.21(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.5(-53%)
Other theft
2.83(-51%)
Public order
2.56(-63%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,950
93.56%
Other White
96
1.29%
Indian
81
1.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
0.71%
Irish
46
0.62%
Total population: 7,428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,742
28.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,183
19.62%
No qualifications
1,036
17.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
841
13.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
607
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 6,031

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,314
41.93%
Owns with a mortgage
1,076
34.33%
Other social rented
315
10.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
262
8.36%
Shared ownership
78
2.49%
Total households: 3,134

Property prices in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£337,000
Semi-Detached31£270,000
Terraced18£219,250

10 years median price trend in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe.

All postcodes in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe

LE97SN

Spinney Farm Close

LE91UX

Malvern Crescent

LE91TE

Portland Street

LE93AL

Denman Lane

LE93GN

Coniston Way

LE91SH

Cambridge Road

LE93BW

Windsor Gardens

LE93GW

Kendalls Avenue

LE93JR

Stanton Lane

LE91AA

The Nook

LE91RL

Park Road

LE91TW

Brierfield Road

LE91UA

Ashtree Road

LE97SE

Burbage Common Road

LE91UW

Main Street

LE94JJ

Fosse Stoney Cove

LE91RB

Broughton Road

LE91ZP

Bakery Close

LE93EJ

Salisbury Avenue

LE97SR

Bostock Close

LE91UT

Linley Green

LE93BB

Robotham Close

LE93BQ

Daultry Road

LE93BS

Denman Lane

LE97SF

Leighton Crescent

LE91UE

Cotswold Avenue

LE93BA

Ratcliffe Drive

LE93EF

Dovecote Road

LE93GT

Huncote Road

LE91TQ

Hunters Row

LE91SW

Kingsfield Road

LE93BG

Forest Road

LE97SG

Station Road

LE91RQ

The Nook

LE97NG

Wentworth Avenue

LE93AS

Hobill Close

LE193RQ

Narborough Road

LE91SF

Croft Road

LE91SG

Croft Road

LE91TP

Horseshoe Close

LE97SD

Billington Road West

LE91SA

Armston Road

LE91UU

Main Street

LE91UL

Countesthorpe Road

LE91UY

Severn Close

LE91TT

Bradbury Close

LE93DP

Poplars Road

LE97SQ

The Crescent

LE91SU

Jamesway

LE93AG

Critchlow Road

LE93EQ

The Green

LE93GU

Huncote Road

LE91RN

Park Road

LE91US

Hill View Drive

LE91SY

Manor Road

LE93BX

Spence Lane

LE93EB

Broughton Road

LE103DD

Burbage Common

LE91RG

Chapel Lane

LE93BL

Compton Drive

LE93HA

Pochin Street

LE97NH

St Marys Way

LE91AB

Prior William Close

LE91SB

Andrew Avenue

LE91TA

Narborough Road

LE91TL

Cromford Road

LE91TX

The Banks

LE91UZ

Steadman Avenue

LE93GE

Arbor Road

LE91TD

Narborough Road

LE93ZH

Shades Close

LE91SE

Croft Road

LE93GX

Marston Road

LE93HG

Riverside Court

LE91RU

Rose Close

LE91TH

Richmond Close

LE93EA

Broughton Road

LE93EH

Quarry View Close

LE93EP

Sparkenhoe

LE97SH

Stanton Road

LE91TJ

Ashover Close

LE93BH

Forest Road

LE93GA

Ash Road

LE91RP

Park Close

LE91RF

Shuttleworth Lane

LE91RJ

Lady Leys

LE91RW

Church Farm Close

LE93AW

Narborough Road

LE91UQ

Harland Close

LE93EN

Sopers Road

LE91UN

Farthingdale Close

LE93AP

Duncan Avenue

LE93BD

School Lane

LE93GL

Brookes Avenue

LE91TN

Wavertree Close

LE93EG

Hill Street

LE91RT

Cosby Lane

LE93GQ

Winston Avenue

LE97SP

Wilkinson Lane

LE91UR

Hill View Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.