Is Cosby a good place to live?
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In Cosby (LE9 1), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £324,192 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 31% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£324,192
Population
7,944
Recorded crime
184.2
Schools
2
Broadband
79%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Cosby LE9 1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cosby LE9 1 is rated high. Around 4.7% of properties (86 of 1,846) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 30 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in LE9 1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (11 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE9 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 14/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 22%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 3,172
Owned 80% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 9%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE9 1.
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Cosby LE9 1: frequently asked questions
Is Cosby LE9 1 a good place to live?
In Cosby (LE9 1), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £324,192 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Cosby LE9 1?
Recorded crime in Cosby LE9 1 runs at 184.2 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Cosby LE9 1 safe?
Crime in Cosby LE9 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Cosby LE9 1 runs at 184.2 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Cosby LE9 1?
Homes in Cosby LE9 1 sell for around £324,192 on average, based on 57 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Cosby LE9 1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cosby LE9 1 is rated high. Around 4.7% of properties (86 of 1,846) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 30 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Cosby LE9 1?
There are 2 schools in Cosby LE9 1 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Cosby LE9 1 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Cosby LE9 1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Cosby LE9 1 a deprived area?
Cosby LE9 1 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).