Postcode LE8 5WR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 44.6 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 2.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Countesthorpe & Kilby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Countesthorpe & Kilby has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 5WR.
Countesthorpe & Kilby near LE8 5WR 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Countesthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £830,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £157,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £272,500 |
| Terraced | 10 | £243,125 |
10 year median price trend in Countesthorpe
In the LE8 5WR 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 5WR
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.