Postcode LE9 1RT is located in an urban city, within the Cosby & South Whetstone ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe is £54,439 per year. The nearest station is Narborough located about 3.0 miles away.
Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,698 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe is £54,439 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from LE9 1RT.
Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe near LE9 1RT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Narborough located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Cosby & South Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £375,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cosby & South Whetstone
In the LE9 1RT postcode area, located within Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for LE9 1RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Wolfe
Cosby & South Whetstone - Elected 4 May 2023
Les Phillimore
Cosby & South Whetstone - Elected 4 May 2023
Alberto Costa
South Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.