The LE9 9 Desford Postcode Sector
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The LE9 9 postcode sector is within the county of Leicestershire.
According to the 2021 Census, the LE9 9 postcode sector is home to 7,741 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 163 already in use, that leaves 237 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the LE9 9 postal code is Desford followed by Newbold Verdon, and Botcheston.
The LE9 9 Postcode shares a border with CV13 0 (Market Bosworth, Barlestone, Nailstone), LE6 0 (Groby, Ratby, Newtown Linford), LE3 3 (Leicester Forest East, Braunstone, LEICESTER), LE9 2 (Kirby Muxloe), LE9 7 (Earl Shilton, Thurlaston, Elmesthorpe), LE9 8 (Barwell, Stapleton) and LE67 1 (Ellistown, Bagworth, Thornton).
Map of LE9 9
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Key facts
- Within the post town of LEICESTER.
- LE9 9 is in the LE9 district, within the LE Leicester area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Earl Shilton Postal Delivery Office, Newbold Verdelivery Officen Scale Payment Delivery Office.
- Area: 10.39 sq mi (26.91 km² / 6,649.59 acres).
Street list for LE9 9
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MOAT CLOSE | 74 |
| MAIN STREET | 45 |
| CORTANIS LANE | 33 |
| ST GEORGES CLOSE | 29 |
| ASHFIELD ROAD | 28 |
| GILLIVER STREET | 28 |
| HINCKLEY ROAD A47 | 27 |
| HOLMFIELD ROAD | 26 |
| HIGH STREET B582 | 22 |
| DRAGON LANE | 19 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 467 |
| Public order | 90 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 |
| Shoplifting | 85 |
| Vehicle crime | 76 |
| Burglary | 71 |
| Other theft | 60 |
| Other crime | 26 |
| Drugs | 19 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Bosworth Academy
Academy converter
Leicester Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9JL
Head: Mr Simon Brown
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2022-06-15
Pupils: 1634
Newbold Verdon Primary School
Community school
Dragon Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9NG
Head: Mrs Lucy Collins
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-03-02
Pupils: 232
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
Settlements within the sector
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £407,952 | 42 | £423,243 | 68 | £414,654 | 61 | £418,269 | 94 |
| Semi-detached | £243,496 | 45 | £250,139 | 35 | £249,330 | 46 | £258,434 | 68 |
| Terraced | £224,063 | 8 | £183,389 | 9 | £233,192 | 18 | £215,379 | 32 |
| Flats | £109,125 | 2 | £170,000 | 2 | £210,000 | 1 | £134,600 | 5 |
Important postcodes and buildings
LE9 9JH is the postcode for Desford Cp School, Kirkby Road
LE9 9JL is the postcode for THE DOME, Bosworth Academy, Leicester Lane, ART & DESIGN, Bosworth Academy, Leicester Lane, BLOCKS A & D, Bosworth College, Leicester Lane, Bosworth Academy, Leicester Lane, POOL & SPORTS BLOCK, Bosworth Academy, Leicester Lane, and MAIN, COMMUNITY, HUMANITIES, ENGLISH & SCIENCE, Bosworth Academy, Leicester Lane
LE9 9JU is the postcode for Sport in Desford, Peckleton Lane, Desford
LE9 9NG is the postcode for Newbold Verdon Primary School, Dragon Lane, Newbold Verdon Cp School, Dragon Lane, The Hub, Newbold Verdon Primary School, Dragon Lane, and Newbold Verdon Cp School, Dragon Lane, Newbold Verdon
LE9 9PZ is the postcode for Newbold Verdon Medical Practice, St. Georges Close
Administrative coverage
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Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions within or around this postcode sector.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
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| Tropical Birdland | Wildlife | Safari Park / Zoo / Aquarium / Aviary | View map |
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Weather forecast for LE9 9
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