leicester LE6 Postcodes
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Leicester (LE6)
The LE6 postcode area is located in the Leicester postcode town region, within the county of Leicestershire, and contains a total of 1677 individual postcodes.
There are 9 electoral wards in the LE6 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, 23% of people in LE6 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 LE6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The LE6 postcode is located in the Leicester district in the East Midlands of England. It was introduced by the Royal Mail in 1996 in order to make mail sorting and delivery more efficient. The postcode covers the Croft Hill, Great Glen, Saxby, Bushby, Horninghold, Billesdon, Tugby, Sutton Basset, Medbourne, and Hallaton areas.
Croft Hill is home to a shopping centre, a small number of businesses, and housing developments. The majority of housing is terraced with some larger detached homes in lesser numbers. The village of Great Glen lies near the River Sence and is an experience for those seeking a rural community. Saxby is a small hamlet with only a handful of houses and a community hall. Bushby is a small hamlet with a manor house, church and cricket ground. Horninghold is situated on a hillside with a church, pub and some terraced homes. Billesdon is a market town with a variety of memorials and monuments dedicated to those who lost their lives in the two world wars. Tugby is a hamlet known for its accommodation store, and quaint wooded surrounds. Sutton Basset is a small hamlet wherein a lot of the residents' ancestors were agricultural labourers. Medbourne is a village in the valley of the River Welland, and Hallaton is renowned for its ancient Bottle Kicking tradition.
LE6 is close to a number of amenities; transport links including the A47, M1/M6 and A14 are nearby. It's also conveniently located for getting to Leicester city, which is a thriving city with fashionable boutiques and eateries, theatrical performances, and a lively nightlife. It's situated close the National Forest and is not too far from Rutland Water either.
The area has something for everyone; for those who are looking for a rural lifestyle, local villages provide a quiet and peaceful environment in which to raise a family, while those after an urban lifestyle will not be disappointed with Leicester offering amenities and entertainment. It also has a great selection of schools with seven primary schools, three secondary schools, and be encouraged to pursue higher education by attending the Leicester College of Art and Design, University of Leicester and DeMontfort University.
Further amenities include two shopping centres in Leicester, a range of supermarkets, leisure centres, a few golf clubs, local pubs, and restaurants. TheLE6 postcode has a lot to offer, making it an excellent location to live and work.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 91%WORKING
- 9%UNEMPLOYED
9% of people in LE6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 95%WHITE
- 5%NON-WHITE
95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Leicestershire
LE6 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 | LE6 |
Postal Town | Leicester |
MSOA Name | Charnwood 016 |
LSOA Name | Charnwood 016A |
County | Leicestershire |
Region | Leicestershire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Charnwood |
Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
LE6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of LE6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.