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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
14.54(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.15(-46%)
Other theft
3.63(-36%)
Public order
3.23(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.69(-64%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £270,400 in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Terraced15£220,000
Detached30£342,500
Semi-Detached34£261,500

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

LE93GJ

Brookes Avenue

LE93ER

Holliers Way

LE93HD

Thurlaston Lane

LE91ST

Jamesway

LE91SU

Jamesway

LE93BX

Spence Lane

LE91RJ

Lady Leys

LE93GX

Marston Road

LE93JQ

Stanton Lane

LE91TP

Horseshoe Close

LE91SN

Stevenson Gardens

LE91TW

Brierfield Road

LE93HG

Riverside Court

LE93AJ

Cooper Close

LE97SD

Billington Road West

LE91SW

Kingsfield Road

LE91RU

Rose Close

LE91SR

Elm Tree Road

LE93BL

Compton Drive

LE91SF

Croft Road

LE91TA

Narborough Road

LE91UJ

Countesthorpe Road

LE91UG

Chiltern Avenue

LE91SH

Cambridge Road

LE91UY

Severn Close

LE93GG

Bridle Close

LE91SX

Mount Road

LE91RQ

The Nook

LE91US

Hill View Drive

LE93DP

Poplars Road

LE93HA

Pochin Street

LE91RL

Park Road

LE91TL

Cromford Road

LE91RF

Shuttleworth Lane

LE93BD

School Lane

LE91TH

Richmond Close

LE93ZG

Winston Avenue

LE93BH

Forest Road

LE93EG

Hill Street

LE93GW

Kendalls Avenue

LE91TU

Tudor Drive

LE93JR

Stanton Lane

LE97SJ

The Roundhills

LE97SB

Billington Road East

LE93GA

Ash Road

LE91RN

Park Road

LE91SG

Croft Road

LE91TN

Wavertree Close

LE93GB

Arbor Road

LE93EA

Broughton Road

LE91RE

Croft Road

LE93HE

Windermere Drive

LE93BQ

Daultry Road

LE93BF

The Green

LE93BS

Denman Lane

LE91SY

Manor Road

LE93EN

Sopers Road

LE91UR

Hill View Drive

LE91UN

Farthingdale Close

LE91SS

Gimson Avenue

LE93AN

Duncan Avenue

LE97SR

Bostock Close

LE93EQ

The Green

LE93AS

Hobill Close

LE93BE

St James Close

LE93BW

Windsor Gardens

LE91UL

Countesthorpe Road

LE91UD

Burley Close

LE94JJ

Fosse Stoney Cove

LE193RQ

Narborough Road

LE91UT

Linley Green

LE93BR

Preston Way

LE91UW

Main Street

LE93EH

Quarry View Close

LE93AQ

Eunice Avenue

LE97SE

Burbage Common Road

LE93AP

Duncan Avenue

LE93AW

Narborough Road

LE93GD

Arbor Road

LE93AL

Denman Lane

LE91SB

Andrew Avenue

LE97SP

Wilkinson Lane

LE93GN

Coniston Way

LE93EJ

Salisbury Avenue

LE93EE

Broughton Road

LE97SN

Spinney Farm Close

LE91RD

Broughton Road

LE97NG

Wentworth Avenue

LE93AA

Bennett Rise

LE93EB

Broughton Road

LE91AB

Prior William Close

LE91RB

Broughton Road

LE93EL

Station Road

LE93BU

Haines Road

LE91RR

White Barn Drive

LE93GU

Huncote Road

LE93GY

Petersfield

LE91RG

Chapel Lane

LE93AR

Fritchley Close

LE91RT

Cosby Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.