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Sub-area · Thorpe Astley · Blaby · East Midlands

Living in Blaby 004D

Part of Thorpe Astley · 2,329 residents

Blaby 004D is a sub-area in Thorpe Astley, Blaby that skews 35–49 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £977 a month, up 6.1% on the year, with council tax in band D adding roughly £208/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (32nd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£977+6.1%
vs last year
Liveability
6/100
Composite score
Safety
45/100
Higher is safer
Transport
26/100
Transit + walk
Schools
44/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1824%
18–3426%
35–4927%
50–6416%
65+7%
Population2,329
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied67%
Private rent33%
Social rent0%
Flats4%
Terraced12%
Semi-detached33%
Detached50%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person19%Couple with children28%Lone parent11%Other12%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 52.60
White64%Asian24%Black4%Mixed4%Other4%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian32%Muslim5%No religion40%Other19%
Country of birth
Born in UK72%
Born outside UK28%
General health (self-reported)
Good89%Fair9%Bad2%
Disability prevalence9%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above35%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications12%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Blaby 004D?

Blaby 004D sits inside Thorpe Astley, part of the wider Blaby council area in East Midlands. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Blaby 004D for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Blaby 004D?
The median monthly rent across Blaby 004D is £977.
How safe is Blaby 004D?
Blaby 004D has a safety score of 45/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Blaby 004D?
Transport score: 26/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Blaby 004D part of?
Blaby 004D sits inside the Thorpe Astley neighbourhood, in Blaby, East Midlands.