32,521TOTAL POPULATION
12,955HOUSEHOLDS
2.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£46,280AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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LE15 POSTCODE REGION

Leicester (LE15)

The LE15 postcode area is located in the Leicester postcode town region, within the county of Rutland, and contains a total of 1363 individual postcodes.

There are 83 electoral wards in the LE15 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 Rutland Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 33% of people in LE15 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 LE15 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 LE15 postcode is located in the Leicester district of Leicestershire, UK. It covers the small villages of Lubenham, Marston Trussell and Foxton, as well as parts of Market Harborough and Great Bowden, and rural areas surrounding these places. According to the most recent census, this area has a population of 4,578, with 52.7% of residents identifying as White British, 28.1% Asian, 9.3% Mixed or multiple ethnic groups, 5.1% Black and 0.16% Chinese.

The LE15 postcode serves as a mainly rural area, with a few suburban pockets located around the larger towns. The area has a moderate amount of facilities for its residents, such as primary and secondary schools, nurseries and GP surgeries, as well as a variety of independent shops and supermarkets. Although being close to both Leicester and Market Harborough, LE15 is largely untouched by urban sprawl due to its rural location.

The LE15 postcode's main industry is agriculture, with dairy farming being a key provider of employment in the area. In addition, there are several small industrial businesses, construction companies and engineering firms based in the area. The area is popular for its many scenic woodland, heathland and pasture walks, cycle trails, and recreational activities such as horse riding, fishing and golf.

The area also houses a small number of business parks, many of which specialise in technology, manufacturing, food production and design. The postcode is served by the Midland Mainline trainline, providing links to Leicester, Birmingham and London. Several quality of life outlets are also situated in the area, such as amenities such as pubs, restaurants, pubs and garden centres.

TheLE15 postcode encompasses a sprawling, largely rural area with pockets of suburbia. With diverse communities, natural landscapes and many amenities, the LE15 postcode provides an idyllic place to call home.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in LE15 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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LE15Rutland

Rutland

The county of Rutland

LE15 is located in the county of Rutland, in England.

Rutland has a total population of 38,600, making it the 47th largest county in the UK.

Rutland has a total area of 147 square miles, and a population density of 101 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Rutland Postal Town Map
Outward CodeLE15
Postal TownLeicester
MSOA NameRutland 003
LSOA NameRutland 003B
CountyRutland
RegionRutland
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityRutland
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

LE15 Electoral Wards

The postal region of LE15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aldgate
Allexton
Ashwell
Ayston
Barleythorpe
Barnsdale
Barrow
Barrowden
Belton-in-Rutland
Bisbrooke
Braunston-in-Rutland
Brentingby
Brooke
Burley
Burton Lazars
Castle Bytham
Clipsham
Cold Overton
Collyweston
Cottesmore
Duddington
East Norton
Edith Weston
Edmondthorpe
Egleton
Empingham
Exton
Eyebrook
Eye Brook
Geeston
Glaston
Greetham
Gunthorpe
Hallaton
Harringworth
Horninghold
Ingthorpe
Ketton
Knossington
Langham
Laxton
Leesthorpe
Little Dalby
Loddington
Lyddington
Lyndon
Manton
Market Overton
Morcott
Newbold
Normanton
North Luffenham
Oakham
Owston
Pickwell
Pickworth
Pilton
Preston
Ridlington
Rutland Water
Seaton
Shotley
Somerby
South Luffenham
Stapleford
Stockerston
Stoke Dry
Stretton
Teigh
Thistleton
Thorpe by Water
Tickencote
Tixover
Tugby
Upper Hambleton
Uppingham
Wakerley
Wardley
Welland
Whissendine
Whitwell
Wing
Wyfordby
Wymondham
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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