Postcode LE8 5WS 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 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Countesthorpe & Kilby is £44,700 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.5% 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 of residents in Countesthorpe & Kilby is £44,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE8 5WS.
Countesthorpe & Kilby near LE8 5WS 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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 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 | 32 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £157,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £217,500 |
10 year median price trend in Countesthorpe
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE8 5WS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Countesthorpe Local | 1 The Bank, Countesthorpe, LE8 5RL | Walking directions to Countesthorpe Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 5 The Square, Countesthorpe, LE8 5RN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 8 Main Street, Countesthorpe, LE8 5QX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Village Store | 69 Station Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5TB | Walking directions to Village Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.