Postcode report
Is LE12 7HQ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About LE12 7HQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
LE12 7HQ is a postcode in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle, Charnwood, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LE12 7HQ, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LE12 7HQ are jobs and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LE12 7HQ is based on Charnwood 014 Census 2021. It covers 12,263 residents, 1,780 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near LE12 7HQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LE12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £250k from 228 rolling sales, down 5.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LE12 7HQ can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LE12 7HQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LE12 7HQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LE12 7HQ
Is LE12 7HQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 24% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LE12 7HQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LE12 7HQ?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LE12 7HQ?
LocaleIQ matched LE12 7HQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LE12 7HQ?
The latest median sold price is £250k based on 228 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LE12 7HQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.