leicester LE67 Postcodes
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Leicester (LE67)
The LE67 postcode area is located in the Leicester postcode town region, within the county of Leicestershire, and contains a total of 1680 individual postcodes.
There are 56 electoral wards in the LE67 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 North West Leicestershire Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in LE67 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 LE67 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The LE67 postcode primarily covers the villages of Bardon and Ibstock, located east of Leicester. It is part of the Hinckley and Bosworth district and is 26 miles from Nottingham and 33 from Birmingham.
The population of the LE67 post code as of the 2011 census was 4,735 which experienced a growth of about 11% since the 2000s. Residential areas consist of detached and semi-detached family homes with very few flats.
The average income is significantly higher than the national average, and the economic activity includes residents employed in areas such as manufacturing, retail, transport and health care. The average price for properties in this area is £302,545 which is considerably higher than the regional and national average.
There are a significant number of primary and secondary schools in the LE67 area, such as the much-acclaimed Ibstock Community College and Bardon Hill Primary School. Shopping is available in the town of Ibstock which has a selection of independent retailers, pubs, and leisure services including a football club, tennis court, and a swimming pool.
The village of Bardon, located close to the National Forest, has a selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs, as well as a selection of parks and open spaces with great scenic views. The National Forest itself is in proximity to the postcode, and it is part of a multi-million-pound project to promote and protect new generations of woodland.
The postcode has easy access to the A42 dual carriageway and the M1 Motorway, being within a half-hour drive of East Midlands Airport. There is also train access from nearby Coalville to Leicester, Nottingham and Loughborough.
One of the attractions of the area is its proximity to the larger city of Leicester, which offers a wide array of cultural activities, shopping and entertainment centres. With a gap of only 20 minutes' travel between the two locations, it's easy to sample the best of both worlds.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 91%WORKING
- 9%UNEMPLOYED
9% of people in LE67 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 96%WHITE
- 4%NON-WHITE
96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Leicestershire
LE67 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 | LE67 |
Postal Town | Leicester |
MSOA Name | North West Leicestershire 010 |
LSOA Name | North West Leicestershire 010D |
County | Leicestershire |
Region | Leicestershire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | North West Leicestershire |
Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
LE67 Electoral Wards
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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.