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LE9 7BA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About LE9 7BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
LE9 7BA is a postcode in Earl Shilton, Hinckley and Bosworth, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LE9 7BA, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LE9 7BA are housing and jobs, while local prosperity 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 LE9 7BA is based on Hinckley and Bosworth 006 Census 2021. It covers 10,635 residents, 1,296 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 15% 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 3/10.
For property prices near LE9 7BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LE9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £230k from 139 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LE9 7BA can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 LE9 7BA 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 LE9 7BA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 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 LE9 7BA
Is LE9 7BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 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 LE9 7BA?
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 LE9 7BA?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LE9 7BA?
LocaleIQ matched LE9 7BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LE9 7BA?
The latest median sold price is £230k based on 139 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LE9 7BA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.