School Catchments and House Prices in Cosby
In the Cosby area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Cosby area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
What school demand does to Cosby asking prices
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £325,000 and a detached home averages £320,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Cosby area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Cosby.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Cosby numbers
The schools families ask about here are Cosby Primary School, Thomas Estley Community College and Countesthorpe Academy. 1 local school was graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Transport in Cosby is village-based, car, bus and a station a couple of miles away. These indicative times are a starting point, always verify current timetables before relying on a specific journey.
By price, Cosby ranks 8 of the 34 Leicestershire locations we cover, at £325,000 against a county average of £299,265. Band D council tax here is £2,504, against an average of £2,378 across the county locations we cover.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating. That removes the sharpest premium and widens your search across Leicestershire.
How Cosby scores for different buyers
Cosby is a sought-after south-Leicestershire commuter village with a genuine village feel.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Cosby property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | A village feel, a Good village primary school (Cosby Primary), a recreation ground and countryside, plus schooling and amenities in nearby towns, make Cosby a strong family village, check catchment and admissions. |
| Professionals | ★★★★☆ | A village home with countryside and a community feel, within commuting distance of Leicester and the Midlands via Narborough station, the B4114 and the M1 and M69, a good balance for professionals. |
| Commuters | ★★★★☆ | Narborough station a couple of miles away (South Leicestershire line), plus fast road links via the M1 and M69 at Junction 21 and buses to Leicester, suit commuters, though there is no station in the village itself. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | Bungalows and smaller village homes offer manageable living with a community feel and countryside close by, though village amenities are more limited than a town. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★☆☆ | Period cottages, terraces and smaller homes (often from around £220,000 to £280,000) offer a way into a sought-after village, though prices carry a village premium over the Leicester-edge suburbs. |
Families
People wanting a village home with a community feel, a Good village primary (Cosby Primary), a recreation ground and countryside, with schooling and amenities in nearby towns and Leicester a short drive away.
Professionals
People wanting a rural village home within commuting distance of Leicester and the Midlands, via Narborough station, the B4114 and the M1 and M69, with countryside and a settled community.
Downsizers & commuters
People wanting a manageable village home with connections, bungalows and smaller homes, a station a couple of miles away, and fast road links, while keeping village character.
Cosby is known locally for St Michael and All Angels church, and Everards Meadows & days out nearby. The medieval parish church at the heart of Cosby, the village's defining landmark and a focus of its long history.
Practical detail for Cosby: the LE9 postcode district, no station of its own, nearest Narborough (South Leicestershire line, ~2-3 miles); Leicester for the Midland Main Line and nearest A and E is Leicester Royal Infirmary (a short drive), verify with NHS.
Cosby at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Cosby Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Thomas Estley Community College | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Countesthorpe Academy | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Cosby
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Leicestershire
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £32,500 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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Check broadband before you make an offer in Cosby
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Cosby, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
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