Postcode LE8 6LG is located in an urban city, within the Cosby & South Whetstone ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the Whetstone area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whetstone is £46,400 per year. The nearest station is Narborough located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Oliver Park.
Whetstone has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Whetstone has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Whetstone is £46,400 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from LE8 6LG.
Whetstone near LE8 6LG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Cosby & South Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £930,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £437,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £227,500 |
10 years price trend in Cosby & South Whetstone
In the LE8 6LG postcode area, located within Whetstone, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | Bruce Way, Blaby, LE8 6LG | |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Cambridge Road, Whetstone, LE8 6PN | |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dog and Gun Lane, Whetstone, LE8 6LJ |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Lime Tree | 2 Cambridge Road, Whetstone, LE8 6LG | |
| 0.3 mi | Whetstone Golf Club | Cambridge Road, Cosby, LE9 1SJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.