Postcode LE8 5TQ is located in a rural town, within the Countesthorpe ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Countesthorpe & Kilby area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Countesthorpe & Kilby is £58,492 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Countesthorpe & Kilby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,091 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Countesthorpe & Kilby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Countesthorpe & Kilby is £58,492 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE8 5TQ.
Countesthorpe & Kilby near LE8 5TQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Wigston located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Countesthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £157,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £272,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Countesthorpe
In the LE8 5TQ postcode area, located within Countesthorpe & Kilby, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE8 5TQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Countesthorpe Express | 113 Station Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5TD | Walking directions to Countesthorpe Express |
| 0.2 mi | Village Store | 69 Station Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5TB | Walking directions to Village Store |
Annual council tax rates for Blaby district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE8 5TQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian Clifford
Countesthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023
John Richard Holdridge
Countesthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023
Royston Oliver Charles Bayliss
Countesthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023
Alberto Costa
South Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.