Postcode insights

LE12 5DX

Hedley Close

Long Whatton & Diseworth

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Detailed insights for LE12 5DX

Overview

Postcode LE12 5DX is located in a rural village, within the Long Whatton & Diseworth ward of North West Leicestershire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kegworth & Belton area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kegworth & Belton is £53,240 per year. The nearest station is East Midlands Parkway, about 4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Kegworth & Belton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,685 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kegworth & Belton has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Kegworth & Belton is £53,240 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LE12 5DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Kegworth & Belton near LE12 5DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is East Midlands Parkway located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
82.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.54(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.43(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(-13%)
Other theft
3.52(-38%)
Public order
3.52(-49%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
377
97.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.78%
Irish
2
0.52%
Other White
2
0.52%
Chinese
1
0.26%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
37.83%
Level 3 (A level)
57
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
15.84%
No qualifications
38
11.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
38.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
28.18%
Owns with a mortgage
48
26.52%
Shared ownership
4
2.21%
Other social rented
4
2.21%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Long Whatton & Diseworth

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£293
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£293K – £575K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £293 per square foot) in Long Whatton & Diseworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Long Whatton & Diseworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£497,500£292
Terraced2£391,250£300
Semi-Detached9£275,500£300

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Long Whatton & Diseworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Long Whatton & Diseworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£200,000£351,250
2017£380,000£213,500£159,500
2018£367,500£247,500£202,500
2019£400,000£251,250£185,000
2020£375,000£242,000£325,000
2021£418,000£312,500£215,000
2022£491,000£229,000£362,500
2023£460,000£400,000
2024£394,000£275,000£260,000
2025£425,000£266,500£232,000
2026£552,500£275,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Long Whatton & Diseworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Long Whatton & Diseworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£268£198
2017£246£217£186
2018£230£244£243
2019£256£240£227
2020£239£263£219
2021£275£257£266
2022£305£233£290
2023£279£271
2024£355£267£300
2025£310£285£297
2026£303£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Long Whatton & Diseworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Long Whatton & Diseworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE12 5DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE12 5DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 20262, Meadow Court, Loughborough, LE12 5EADetachedFreehold£530,000
17 Oct 202519, Sherwood Court, Loughborough, LE12 5DYDetachedFreehold£480,000
12 Jun 20255, Sherwood Court, Loughborough, LE12 5DYTerracedFreehold£220,000
13 Feb 2026The Paddock, 4A, West End, Loughborough, LE12 5DWDetachedFreehold£1,100,000
04 Aug 202549, West End, Loughborough, LE12 5DWDetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the LE12 5DX postcode area, located within Kegworth & Belton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE12 5DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryLong Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community CentreVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE12 5DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE12 5DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLong Whatton Village StoreMain Street, North West Leicestershire, LE12 5DFWalking directions to Long Whatton Village Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North West Leicestershire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,559
Band B£1,819
Band C£2,078
Band D£2,338
Band E£2,858
Band F£3,377
Band G£3,897
Band H£4,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE12 5DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Rushton

Long Whatton & Diseworth - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Amanda Hack

North West Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth West LeicestershireE07000134
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth West LeicestershireE14001404
ParishLong Whatton and DiseworthE04005556
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kegworth & BeltonE02005398
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North West Leicestershire 002BE01025944
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2006-07-01

Frequently asked questions about LE12 5DX

Is LE12 5DX (Kegworth & Belton) safe?

The area around LE12 5DX records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LE12 5DX?

The median sale price around LE12 5DX in Kegworth & Belton is £440,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE12 5DX?

There is 1 school close to LE12 5DX, including Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE12 5DX?

LE12 5DX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,685 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE12 5DX (Kegworth & Belton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire covering LE12 5DX is Amanda Hack (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Rushton (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.