Postcode report
Is LE8 0QG a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About LE8 0QG: area rating, property, schools and local change
LE8 0QG is a postcode in Kibworths, Harborough, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LE8 0QG, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LE8 0QG are health and safety, 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 LE8 0QG is based on Blaby 011 Census 2021. It covers 7,969 residents, 541 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 8% 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 LE8 0QG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LE8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £268k from 82 rolling sales, down 4.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LE8 0QG can compare 1 state schools within one mile. 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 LE8 0QG 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near LE8 0QG; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about LE8 0QG
Is LE8 0QG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 20% 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 LE8 0QG?
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 LE8 0QG?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LE8 0QG?
LocaleIQ matched LE8 0QG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LE8 0QG?
The latest median sold price is £268k based on 82 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LE8 0QG?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.