LE6 postcode: what it's like to live there
The LE6 district covers Ratby, Groby, Woodhouse Eaves. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in LE6
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from LE6 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Leicester: 28 min by train, door to door
- Nottingham: 74 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in LE6
- Elizabeth Woodville Primary School · LE6 0GT · Remains Good (2023) · Top 11% in England
- Lady Jane Grey Primary School · LE6 0ZA · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 43% in England
- Martinshaw Primary School · LE6 0BB · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 41% in England
- Newtown Linford Primary School · LE6 0AD · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 46% in England
- Ratby Primary School · LE6 0LN · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 47% in England
Secondary schools in LE6
- Brookvale Groby Learning Campus · LE6 0FP · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 31% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in LE6
- Bluebells of Ratby Limited · LE6 0JF · Good (Ofsted)
- Mes Enfants · LE6 0DT · Good (Ofsted)
- Toddlers Nursery School · LE6 0DQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Caroline and Claire's Pre-School · LE6 0AE · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in LE6
- Ratby Medical Centre · LE6 0LE
- Groby Surgery · LE6 0GL
Neighbourhoods in LE6
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of LE6 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groby West & Ratby | 56% | £278k | Low | 8 min |
| Groby East | 37% | £278k | Very low | 7 min |
| Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate | 7% | £468k | Very low | 16 min |
Questions
Where is the LE6 postcode?
LE6 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Ratby, Groby, Woodhouse Eaves, with 258 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in LE6?
The typical home price across LE6's neighbourhoods is £278k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in LE6?
5 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a LE6 postcode.
How long is the commute from LE6?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Leicester 28 minutes; Nottingham 74 minutes.