Postcode LE8 6LY is located in an urban city, within the North Whetstone ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Whetstone area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whetstone is £59,584 per year. The nearest station is Narborough located about 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Whetstone has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Whetstone has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.8% 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 per household in Whetstone is £59,584 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LE8 6LY.
Whetstone near LE8 6LY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Narborough located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £269,975 in North Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £267,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £213,500 |
10 year median price trend in North Whetstone
In the LE8 6LY postcode area, located within Whetstone, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE8 6LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Cambridge Road, Whetstone, LE8 6PN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Whetstone Village Store | 50 High Street, Whetstone, LE8 6LP | Walking directions to Whetstone Village Store |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Bruce Way, Blaby, LE8 6LG | Walking directions to Spar |
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.