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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £333K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£340,000£316
Semi-Detached32£272,500£281
Terraced14£219,000£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,750£187,000£150,500
2017£265,000£188,000£186,375
2018£330,000£191,000£169,950
2019£283,950£213,000£180,000
2020£271,250£226,250£190,000
2021£345,000£230,000£209,500
2022£364,000£271,500£217,475
2023£350,000£266,500£221,250
2024£418,000£256,500£230,000
2025£340,000£261,500£220,500
2026£341,250£285,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£218£208
2017£235£203£214
2018£247£217£208
2019£252£209£217
2020£260£245£186
2021£277£251£233
2022£305£286£259
2023£259£278£242
2024£320£276£269
2025£316£286£290
2026£403£293£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.