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About Lount
Lount is a small village located in Leicestershire, England, within the postcode area LE65. It is situated near the larger town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, providing easy access to various amenities and services. The village features a mix of residential properties and open spaces, making it a quiet place for those seeking a slower pace of life.
The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Lount is well-connected by road, making it convenient for commuting to nearby towns and cities. While the village itself is modest in size, its location allows residents and visitors to explore the wider area, including local attractions and natural sites.
School Ratings in Lount
Families in Lount have access to 43 local schools. Ashby Hill Top Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Lount
Homes sell for an average of £350K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £398K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Lount
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Public order is the leading concern across Lount, with 10 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Lount
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Lount among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Lount
There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Lount, the nearest being Castle Medical Group (2.6 miles away).
Local Data for Lount
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Property Prices 3,002 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the LE65 postcode area.
Household Income in Lount ONS 2023
The average total household income in Lount is approximately £62,927 a year before tax, 14% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £48,341. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £48,341.
Businesses in Lount ONS 2025
There are approximately 874 active businesses based in Lount, around 58 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 22 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Lount IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Lount experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Lount 76 crimes · April 2026
Crime in Lount is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 3 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Lount
Of the 6,536 households in and around Lount, 72% are owned, 14% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Lount.