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Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

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About

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton is a predominantly residential ward on the southern edge of Hinckley. The area is characterised by modern housing estates, local schools, and several small retail parks serving the community. Its layout is functional, with main roads providing connections to the larger town centre and the surrounding countryside.

A notable feature is the presence of the Ashby Canal, which runs along the western boundary, offering a linear green space for walking. The ward includes the older, distinct settlements of Sketchley and Stretton, which retain a more village-like character amidst the newer development. Sports facilities and playing fields are integrated throughout the residential areas.

Area overview

On average Burbage Sketchley and Stretton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton is £59,785 per year. There are 3 schools in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Burbage Sketchley and Stretton is home to around 10,459 people, with a population density of about 1,135.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton Population
10,459
Population density
1,135.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.11(-56%)
Shoplifting
6.02(-32%)
Public order
3.82(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.63(-78%)
Burglary
3.54(+6%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,551
91.31%
Indian
255
2.44%
Other White
235
2.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
69
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
64
0.61%
Total population: 10,460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,148
36.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,538
17.83%
No qualifications
1,281
14.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,152
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
740
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 8,625

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,011
44.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,801
39.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
437
9.6%
Other social rented
120
2.64%
Other forms of private rent
63
1.38%
Total households: 4,554

Property prices in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burbage Sketchley and Stretton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached87£430,000
Flats5£130,000
Semi-Detached58£272,498
Terraced26£202,500

10 years median price trend in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton.

All postcodes in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE102EB

Strutt Road

LE102NE

Crimson Way

LE102NJ

Woodfield Road

LE102RY

Goosehills Road

LE103AY

Smockington Lane

LE102LA

Pennant Road

LE102NS

Cardinal Drive

LE102QZ

Abbotts Green

LE102XB

Dudley Rise

LE103FS

Wolvey Road

LE102HD

Beechwood Avenue

LE102EG

Woodstock Close

LE102HE

Britannia Road

LE102UH

Hyacinth Way

LE102XA

Garden Close

LE102GH

Wellington Close

LE102GY

Belfry Close

LE102RR

Navy Close

LE102UQ

Aster Way

LE103AJ

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE103EY

Watling Drive

LE102GZ

Turville Close

LE102LQ

St James'S Close

LE103EZ

Watling Close

LE102HR

Coventry Road

LE102LB

Halberd Close

LE102SS

Begonia Close

LE102JG

Victoria Road

LE102QY

Bowman Green

LE102DZ

Sketchley Road

LE102JL

Nursery Gardens

LE102LU

Hall Road

LE102LX

Hillside Road

LE102RF

Boyslade Road

LE103JP

Sketchley Hall Gardens

LE102HS

Jubilee Way

LE102JE

Pyeharps Road

LE102JP

Hawthorn Crescent

LE103JZ

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE102EA

Sketchley Road

LE102RZ

Hartington Green

LE103AS

Workhouse Lane

LE102DT

Salem Road

LE102LL

Brookfield Road

LE102LN

Amber Way

LE102NL

Manor Close

LE102NN

Manor Way

LE102EU

Robinson Way

LE102RQ

Boyslade Road East

LE103JB

Stretton Croft

LE103JE

Kensington Avenue

LE103JQ

Highgrove Close

LE102GW

Gleneagles Close

LE102SE

Tilton Road

LE102QU

Iris Close

LE102RD

Alfreton Close

LE102FP

Passchendaele Drive

LE102GB

Shackleton Drive

LE102HY

Crossways

LE102NY

Surrey Close

LE102SD

Sunnyhill South

LE103JN

Tamarisk Close

LE102SY

Squires Green

LE102JB

Newstead Avenue

LE102JW

Workhouse Lane

LE102JX

Oak Close

LE102DX

Sketchley Road

LE102LG

Amber Way

LE102PA

Kestrel Close

LE102SX

Falconers Green

LE102TE

Merrifield Gardens

LE103HZ

Watling Street

LE102DW

Lutterworth Road

LE102RB

Carpenters Close

LE102EX

Vilia Close

LE102FX

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE102HN

Coventry Road

LE102HQ

Bullfurlong Lane

LE102QL

Broadsword Way

LE102RG

Boyslade Road

LE102ED

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE102GS

The Stables

LE102JA

Newstead Avenue

LE102RE

Balliol Road

LE102SQ

Azalea Close

LE102JU

Sycamore Close

LE102PE

Olive Close

LE102SR

Azalea Walk

LE103JL

Craigowan Close

LE102EF

Windsor Street

LE102JH

Welbeck Avenue

LE102LD

Crown Hill Road

LE102LH

Aldridge Road

LE102NT

Lance Close

LE102NH

Spinney Road

LE102LS

Greenmoor Road

LE103FF

Hinckley Park

LE102HA

Westminster Drive

LE103JA

Watling Street

LE102HF

Britannia Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.