Postcode report
Is LE65 2GL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About LE65 2GL: area rating, property, schools and local change
LE65 2GL is a postcode in Ashby Holywell, North West Leicestershire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LE65 2GL, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LE65 2GL are local prosperity and health, while schools and education 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 LE65 2GL is based on North West Leicestershire 003 Census 2021. It covers 8,316 residents, 799 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 14% 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 9/10.
For property prices near LE65 2GL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LE65 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £232k from 109 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LE65 2GL can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 7 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LE65 2GL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LE65 2GL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 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 LE65 2GL
Is LE65 2GL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 22% 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 LE65 2GL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LE65 2GL?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near LE65 2GL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for LE65 2GL?
LocaleIQ matched LE65 2GL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LE65 2GL?
The latest median sold price is £232k based on 109 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LE65 2GL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.