POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
LE16 8AZ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 98.8%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 29 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 20 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £497,498Based on 36 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Nov 2025
- Gigabit availability 98.8%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 29 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 36 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Nov 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 98.8%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
9 within 400mLE16 8AZ links 9 transport stops within 400m and 22 within 800m. 9 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Cemetery (BCT) at about 139m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Market Harborough Rail Station at about 1,088m.
Local business
94 within 1200mLE16 8AZ currently links 94 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 35 food and drink, 15 personal services, 14 retail. The closest mapped place is Protheroe Motor Group at about 134m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,019 online job adverts observedHarborough local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 868 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched LE16 8AZ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
29 nearby school rows29 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for LE16 8AZ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 26LE16 8AZ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 26 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 259, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 65 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£497,498
Strong sample. Based on 36 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Nov 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of LE16 8AZ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
35 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (16), fast food (11), cafe (8).
Amenity group
Personal services
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (12), beauty (3).
Amenity group
Retail
14 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (10), mobile phone (2), electronics (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
9 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (4), convenience (3), bakery (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Fuel
Protheroe Motor Group (JET)
Fuel Station at Northampton Road, Market Harborough.
Food and drink
Cinnamon Lounge
Restaurant at 127, Northampton Road, Market Harborough.
Nightlife
The Cherry Tree
Pub at Church Walk, Market Harborough.
Nightlife
The Oat Hill
Pub at 31, Kettering Road, Market Harborough.
Fuel
Sainsburys (Sainsbury's)
Fuel Station at St. Mary's Place, Market Harborough.
Food and drink
Monties
Fast Food at 83, Bath Street, Market Harborough.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bringhurst Primary School
Primary option in LE16 8RH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Church Langton Church of England Primary School
Primary option in LE16 7SZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary option in LE16 9RU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for LE16 8AZ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around LE16 8AZ.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like LE16 8AZ with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess LE16 8AZ.
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Ask vetted agents
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