leicester LE12 Postcodes
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Leicester (LE12)
The LE12 postcode area is located in the Leicester postcode town region, within the county of Leicestershire, and contains a total of 1683 individual postcodes.
There are 90 electoral wards in the LE12 postcode area, including Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Coalville, Hinckley, Ibstock, Leicester, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Markfield, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Wigston which come under the local authority of the Charnwood Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in LE12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of LE12 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The LE12 postcode is located in the North West Leicestershire district of England, covering parts of the town of Loughborough, and the villages of Shepshed, Nanpantan, and Quorn.
This postcode area is bordered by the postcode area of LE10 to the east and the postcode area of NG13 to the south.
Loughborough is a vibrant and thriving town, popular with families, with excellent local schools, shops, services, and amenities. Quorn is a picturesque and sleepy village located to the north of Loughborough, with a popular pub and tea rooms. Nanpantan is a small hamlet located close to the centre of Loughborough. Finally, Shepshed is a larger village located to the west of Loughborough, and is home to the large industrial estate known as EcoPark.
The postcode LE12 covers a large area, covering around two thirds of North West Leicestershire. It encompasses part of the spectacular Charnwood Forest, making it an ideal area for hiking, wildlife watching, and exploring. As well as this, it is home to a number of business parks, industrial estates, and small workshops.
The largest town in the area is Loughborough, which has the highest population within the LE12 postcode; however, the surrounding villages of Shepshed, Nanpantan, and Quorn are each home to a number of residents. The area has several primary schools, including Shepshed C of E Primary, Southfield Primary, and the Nanpantan Community Primary School. It has three secondary schools, including Loughborough High School, Ivanhoe College, and the Loughborough Grammar School.
This postcode area is well serviced by road and rail, with the area connected to the M1 motorway, the M6 motorway, and the A6 road. East Midlands Airport is easily accessed via the A6, while the nearby train stations allow access to numerous destinations across the country. The postcode also covers several bus routes operated by Arriva Midlands and East Midlands Buses, connecting the towns and villages of this area to the surrounding cities.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 88%WORKING
- 12%UNEMPLOYED
12% of people in LE12 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 92%WHITE
- 8%NON-WHITE
92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Leicestershire
LE12 is located in the county of Leicestershire, in England.
Leicestershire has a total population of 1,031,300, making it the 21st largest county in the UK.
Leicestershire has a total area of 832 square miles, and a population density of 478 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | LE12 |
Postal Town | Leicester |
MSOA Name | Charnwood 008 |
LSOA Name | Charnwood 008A |
County | Leicestershire |
Region | Leicestershire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Charnwood |
Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
LE12 Electoral Wards
The postal region of LE12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.