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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 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 1 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
36
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
15.3(-56%)
Shoplifting
5.16(-41%)
Burglary
4.88(+47%)
Vehicle crime
4.4(+7%)
Public order
3.25(-53%)
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%
Social rents from council
63
1.38%
Total households: 4,554

Property prices in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)162
Typical range (middle 50%)£242K – £409K

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached76£424,750£321
Semi-Detached58£267,000£316
Terraced21£200,000£302
Flats7£130,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£90,296£186,748£147,495
2017£328,063£87,496£192,500£165,000
2018£375,000£93,000£212,000£165,500
2019£364,998£108,750£228,750£178,500
2020£352,500£98,000£236,500£177,500
2021£360,000£99,500£250,000£188,750
2022£425,000£126,250£270,500£222,500
2023£382,500£110,000£260,000£202,500
2024£405,000£117,500£255,000£200,000
2025£430,000£130,000£273,000£207,000
2026£418,500£135,000£252,000£197,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£135£214£185
2017£244£140£228£204
2018£255£160£249£240
2019£276£194£252£252
2020£270£162£266£262
2021£283£168£267£247
2022£325£231£318£268
2023£323£187£305£279
2024£318£175£308£286
2025£332£195£316£276
2026£311£199£320£308
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

Is Burbage Sketchley and Stretton safe?

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton?

The median sale price in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton is £295,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton?

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Burbage Sketchley and Stretton?

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton sits around rank 30,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton?

The average household income in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton is around £59,785 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Burbage Sketchley and Stretton?

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton is represented by 3 elected councillors: Barry Richard Walker (Liberal Democrats), Paul Williams (Liberal Democrats) and Richard Emil Hermann Flemming (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE102JG

Victoria Road

LE102UN

Copper Drive

LE103JP

Sketchley Hall Gardens

LE102RP

Edale Green

LE102NB

Rugby Road

LE102ES

Lychgate Close

LE102RQ

Boyslade Road East

LE103ER

Sketchley Meadows

LE102FN

Flanders Close

LE102RB

Carpenters Close

LE102LY

Johns Close

LE102EB

Strutt Road

LE102EP

Library Close

LE102RA

Saddlers Close

LE103JQ

Highgrove Close

LE102EE

Windsor Street

LE102LT

Greenmoor Road

LE102NF

Stretton Close

LE102HA

Westminster Drive

LE102RZ

Hartington Green

LE102XA

Garden Close

LE102JL

Nursery Gardens

LE102SN

Kilby Green

LE102RD

Alfreton Close

LE102UQ

Aster Way

LE102HT

Jubilee Square

LE102DU

Sketchley Road

LE102NW

Plum Crescent

LE102BF

Sketchley Court

LE102RY

Goosehills Road

LE102JJ

Wolvey Road

LE102FW

Deepdale Road

LE102EY

Alesworth Drive

LE102LL

Brookfield Road

LE102LU

Hall Road

LE102JZ

Maple Close

LE103JN

Tamarisk Close

LE103AJ

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE103JB

Stretton Croft

LE102NT

Lance Close

LE102NN

Manor Way

LE102DS

Lychgate Lane

LE102FD

Orchard Close

LE103HZ

Watling Street

LE102LF

Beaufort Close

LE102FT

Burgess Close

LE102DT

Salem Road

LE102QS

Azalea Drive

LE102PE

Olive Close

LE102HS

Jubilee Way

LE103ES

Sketchley Meadows

LE103JJ

Gatcombe Close

LE102QL

Broadsword Way

LE102QJ

Indigo Drive

LE102HR

Coventry Road

LE102QR

Azalea Drive

LE102JF

Rufford Close

LE102SS

Begonia Close

LE102SR

Azalea Walk

LE102SU

Reeves Road

LE102LX

Hillside Road

LE102JD

Paddock Lane

LE102LE

Norfolk Close

LE102DN

Lutterworth Road

LE102RF

Boyslade Road

LE102HE

Britannia Road

LE102PB

Briarmead

LE103JT

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE102NR

The Ridgeway

LE102JQ

Watling Street

LE102LS

Greenmoor Road

LE102GH

Wellington Close

LE102PG

Ruby Close

LE102GD

Valiant Close

LE102SX

Falconers Green

LE102TE

Merrifield Gardens

LE103HT

Sketchley Old Village

LE102NZ

Green Close

LE103JE

Kensington Avenue

LE102HP

Coventry Road

LE102SQ

Azalea Close

LE102RJ

Chatsworth Close

LE102EU

Robinson Way

LE102NH

Spinney Road

LE102GA

Canberra Way

LE102NS

Cardinal Drive

LE102SG

Twycross Road

LE102JT

Grange Drive

LE102GB

Shackleton Drive

LE102RR

Navy Close

LE102SJ

Marigold Drive

LE102TD

Lilac Close

LE102SE

Tilton Road

LE102JN

Wolvey Road

LE102QW

Armour Close

LE102RE

Balliol Road

LE102DQ

Flamville Road

LE102HH

Colts Close

LE102LN

Amber Way

LE103EZ

Watling Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.