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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. 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
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

Based on 175 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
Terraced25£219,000
Semi-Detached58£265,000
Flats5£130,000
Detached87£433,000

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

LE103JW

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE102FL

Frezenberg Close

LE102QZ

Abbotts Green

LE102RG

Boyslade Road

LE102TB

Dahlia Close

LE102GS

The Stables

LE102JY

Willow Close

LE102NG

Sketchley Lane

LE102HU

The Paddock

LE102NL

Manor Close

LE102NE

Crimson Way

LE102ST

Millers Green

LE102UJ

Lupin Close

LE102ET

Windsor Court

LE102DR

Lychgate Lane

LE102FP

Passchendaele Drive

LE102SH

Azalea Drive

LE103AH

Lutterworth Road

LE103EY

Watling Drive

LE102LA

Pennant Road

LE102DY

Sketchley Road

LE102HJ

Cotes Road

LE102TT

Sunloch Close

LE102HX

The Spindles

LE102HF

Britannia Road

LE102UH

Hyacinth Way

LE102SW

Begonia Drive

LE102EF

Windsor Street

LE102EH

Fosse Close

LE102QY

Bowman Green

LE103EN

Sketchley Meadows

LE102JP

Hawthorn Crescent

LE102QN

Knights Close

LE102EX

Vilia Close

LE102HL

Coventry Road

LE102LJ

Applebee Road

LE103FS

Wolvey Road

LE102EQ

De La Bere Crescent

LE102JX

Oak Close

LE102PA

Kestrel Close

LE102XB

Dudley Rise

LE102DX

Sketchley Road

LE102QP

Slate Drive

LE102PF

Maroon Drive

LE102SZ

Farriers Way

LE102DL

Lutterworth Road

LE102GW

Gleneagles Close

LE102ER

The Lychgate

LE102JB

Newstead Avenue

LE103HU

Sketchley Lane

LE102LG

Amber Way

LE102FQ

Dyers Close

LE102NP

Rugby Road

LE102NQ

Sketchley Manor Lane

LE102HZ

Freemans Lane

LE102LD

Crown Hill Road

LE102RL

Darley Road

LE103AR

Watling Street

LE102HQ

Bullfurlong Lane

LE102JU

Sycamore Close

LE102NY

Surrey Close

LE102LB

Halberd Close

LE103FF

Hinckley Park

LE102JW

Workhouse Lane

LE103JL

Craigowan Close

LE102LQ

St James'S Close

LE103AY

Smockington Lane

LE102GX

Troon Way

LE102EJ

Lodge Close

LE102GG

Wyvern Close

LE102GE

De Havilland Way

LE102JS

Holly Close

LE102LR

Denis Road

LE102HY

Crossways

LE102JH

Welbeck Avenue

LE102QU

Iris Close

LE102HD

Beechwood Avenue

LE103EX

Watling Close

LE102FU

Windsor Place

LE103JZ

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

LE102DZ

Sketchley Road

LE102GY

Belfry Close

LE102GZ

Turville Close

LE102SL

Primrose Drive

LE102NU

Pike Close

LE102UG

Aster Close

LE102EA

Sketchley Road

LE102DJ

Lutterworth Road

LE102FZ

Oat Road

LE102GF

Lysander Close

LE102NX

Herald Way

LE102JA

Newstead Avenue

LE102DW

Lutterworth Road

LE102JE

Pyeharps Road

LE102FX

Barley Drive

LE102NJ

Woodfield Road

LE103AS

Workhouse Lane

LE102HW

Coventry Road

LE102HB

Coral Close

LE102SP

Ratcliffe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.