Postcode LE9 1RU 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 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe is £41,200 per year. The nearest station is Narborough located about 1.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.7% 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 Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe is £41,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from LE9 1RU.
Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe near LE9 1RU 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 LE9 1RU postcode area, located within Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Brooke House Day School | Other independent school | Requires improvement | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Cosby Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Croft Road, Cosby, LE9 1RE | |
| 0.1 mi | Simplyfresh | The Nook, Blaby, LE9 1RE | |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 38 Main Street, Cosby, LE9 1UU | |
| 0.2 mi | M J Supermarket | Ash-Tree Road, Blaby, LE9 1UA |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cosby Working Mens Club | 75 Main Street, Cosby, LE9 1UW | |
| 0.2 mi | The Bulls Head | 2 The Nook, Cosby, LE9 1RQ | |
| 0.3 mi | Cosby Golf Club | Chapel Lane, Cosby, LE9 1RG |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.