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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 171 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
Detached84£431,500
Flats5£130,000
Semi-Detached57£270,000
Terraced25£200,000

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

LE102SN

Kilby Green

LE102TB

Dahlia Close

LE102DU

Sketchley Road

LE102RP

Edale Green

LE102UL

Lobelia Close

LE102FU

Windsor Place

LE102HB

Coral Close

LE102SH

Azalea Drive

LE102NP

Rugby Road

LE102QN

Knights Close

LE102RJ

Chatsworth Close

LE103HU

Sketchley Lane

LE102EP

Library Close

LE102HH

Colts Close

LE102JJ

Wolvey Road

LE102JZ

Maple Close

LE102UJ

Lupin Close

LE102FD

Orchard Close

LE102HW

Coventry Road

LE102JS

Holly Close

LE102DN

Lutterworth Road

LE102HL

Coventry Road

LE102HU

The Paddock

LE102PF

Maroon Drive

LE102SU

Reeves Road

LE102BF

Sketchley Court

LE102ER

The Lychgate

LE102EQ

De La Bere Crescent

LE102FL

Frezenberg Close

LE102JR

Grange Drive

LE102NX

Herald Way

LE102QW

Armour Close

LE103EN

Sketchley Meadows

LE102GG

Wyvern Close

LE102HJ

Cotes Road

LE102QP

Slate Drive

LE103ES

Sketchley Meadows

LE102GF

Lysander Close

LE102NR

The Ridgeway

LE102NZ

Green Close

LE102PG

Ruby Close

LE103AH

Lutterworth Road

LE102EJ

Lodge Close

LE102FW

Deepdale Road

LE102LR

Denis Road

LE102NW

Plum Crescent

LE102DJ

Lutterworth Road

LE102EE

Windsor Street

LE102ST

Millers Green

LE102NG

Sketchley Lane

LE102EH

Fosse Close

LE102HP

Coventry Road

LE102HX

The Spindles

LE102SW

Begonia Drive

LE102QX

Swains Green

LE102UN

Copper Drive

LE103JW

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE102FZ

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE102JF

Rufford Close

LE103ER

Sketchley Meadows

LE103JJ

Gatcombe Close

LE102DY

Sketchley Road

LE102GA

Canberra Way

LE102GD

Valiant Close

LE102LF

Beaufort Close

LE102LY

Johns Close

LE102SP

Ratcliffe Road

LE103AR

Watling Street

LE103HT

Sketchley Old Village

LE102FN

Flanders Close

LE102JT

Grange Drive

LE102LJ

Applebee Road

LE103BA

Logix Road

LE102LE

Norfolk Close

LE102SL

Primrose Drive

LE102QR

Azalea Drive

LE102SG

Twycross Road

LE102NQ

Sketchley Manor Lane

LE102TD

Lilac Close

LE103JT

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE102SF

Twycross Road

LE102JD

Paddock Lane

LE102UG

Aster Close

LE102EY

Alesworth Drive

LE102JQ

Watling Street

LE102QS

Azalea Drive

LE103EX

Watling Close

LE102DQ

Flamville Road

LE102FQ

Dyers Close

LE102HZ

Freemans Lane

LE102NU

Pike Close

LE102DR

Lychgate Lane

LE102FT

Burgess Close

LE102ET

Windsor Court

LE102SZ

Farriers Way

LE102HG

Brockhurst Avenue

LE102HT

Jubilee Square

LE102JY

Willow Close

LE102RL

Darley Road

LE102SJ

Marigold Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.