Postcode insights

LE9 7NX

St Marys Way

Fosse Highcross

Interactive map showing LE9 7NX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LE9 7NX

Overview

Postcode LE9 7NX is located in an urban city, within the Fosse Highcross ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe is £54,439 per year. The nearest station is Hinckley (Leics), about 3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,474 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe is £54,439 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from LE9 7NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe near LE9 7NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hinckley (Leics) located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
1,349.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.8(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.72(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.63(-38%)
Other theft
4.63(-19%)
Public order
3.86(-44%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
86.22%
Indian
10
3.94%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.97%
Other
5
1.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.57%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
39.69%
Level 3 (A level)
48
24.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.34%
No qualifications
12
6.19%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
71.43%
Owns outright
15
15.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
6.12%
Other social rented
3
3.06%
Shared ownership
2
2.04%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Fosse Highcross

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £375K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Fosse Highcross area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fosse Highcross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£364,500£296
Semi-Detached19£252,000£277
Terraced14£236,250£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fosse Highcross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fosse Highcross.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,995£189,750£172,500
2017£300,000£202,000£187,750
2018£273,750£214,000£181,000
2019£285,000£202,500£177,750
2020£299,950£215,000£180,000
2021£330,000£230,000£195,500
2022£375,000£257,500£220,000
2023£357,000£260,000£215,000
2024£362,250£276,500£190,000
2025£356,000£247,000£237,500
2026£375,000£265,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fosse Highcross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fosse Highcross.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£216£219
2017£226£210£215
2018£247£242£251
2019£246£236£219
2020£269£273£227
2021£277£267£241
2022£298£295£288
2023£288£285£274
2024£287£293£261
2025£305£280£280
2026£291£277£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fosse Highcross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fosse Highcross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE9 7NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE9 7NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202546, St Marys Way, Leicester, LE9 7NXDetachedFreehold£307,000
18 Aug 20259, St Marys Way, Leicester, LE9 7NHDetachedFreehold£450,000
28 Mar 202543, St Marys Way, Leicester, LE9 7NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
25 Mar 20266, Birch Close, Leicester, LE9 7HDDetachedFreehold£272,000
31 Oct 20258, Wentworth Avenue, Leicester, LE9 7NGDetachedFreehold£387,500

Schools

In the LE9 7NX postcode area, located within Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE9 7NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryNewlands Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryTownlands Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryHeath Lane AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE9 7NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE9 7NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMini-MeHurst Road, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE9 7GFWalking directions to Mini-Me

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blaby district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,872
Band C£2,139
Band D£2,407
Band E£2,942
Band F£3,476
Band G£4,011
Band H£4,814

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE9 7NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Taylor

Fosse Highcross - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mike Shirley

Fosse Highcross - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Alberto Costa

South Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictBlabyE07000129
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth LeicestershireE14001488
WardFosse HighcrossE05015266
ParishElmesthorpeE04005347
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cosby, Croft & ElmesthorpeE02005342
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaby 010DE01025621
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2016-05-01

Frequently asked questions about LE9 7NX

Is LE9 7NX (Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe) safe?

The area around LE9 7NX records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near LE9 7NX?

The median sale price around LE9 7NX in Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe is £305,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE9 7NX?

There are 6 schools close to LE9 7NX, including Newlands Community Primary School, Townlands Church of England Primary School (Good) and Heath Lane Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE9 7NX?

LE9 7NX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,474 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE9 7NX (Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Leicestershire covering LE9 7NX is Alberto Costa (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ben Taylor (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Mike Shirley (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.