Postcode LE8 5XD 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.1 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 1.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Countesthorpe & Kilby has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Countesthorpe & Kilby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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 5XD.
Countesthorpe & Kilby near LE8 5XD 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 1.6 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 5XD postcode area, located within Countesthorpe & Kilby, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE8 5XD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Countesthorpe Local | 1 The Bank, Countesthorpe, LE8 5RL | Walking directions to Countesthorpe Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 5 The Square, Countesthorpe, LE8 5RN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 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 |
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.