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Earl Shilton

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About

Earl Shilton is a large village in Leicestershire, situated on a ridge overlooking the River Soar valley. The area is historically defined by its hosiery and footwear manufacturing, with many former factory buildings still present in the local landscape. Residential development has expanded significantly, creating a mix of older terraced housing and newer estates. The main A47 road runs through its centre, connecting it directly to Leicester and Hinckley, shaping daily movement and commercial activity.

The parish includes the nearby settlement of Barwell, with the two communities sharing facilities and a combined identity. Local geography features the wooded area of Burbage Common, which provides open heathland and walking paths on the outskirts. The village centre retains a practical focus with essential shops and services clustered around The Hollow. A distinctive landmark is the prominent spire of St Simon and St Jude's Church, visible across the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Earl Shilton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Earl Shilton is £46,831 per year. There are 5 schools in Earl Shilton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Earl Shilton is home to around 10,630 people, with a population density of about 1,295.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Earl Shilton Population
10,630
Population density
1,295.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.68(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.54(-38%)
Public order
6.02(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.83(-22%)
Other theft
5.83(+2%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,597
90.29%
Other White
363
3.42%
Indian
163
1.53%
African
75
0.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
63
0.59%
Total population: 10,629

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,020
23.07%
No qualifications
1,900
21.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,638
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,333
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,045
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 8,756

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,637
35.18%
Owns with a mortgage
1,500
32.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
676
14.53%
Social rents from council
424
9.11%
Other social rented
276
5.93%
Total households: 4,653

Property prices in Earl Shilton

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Earl Shilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Earl Shilton 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 Earl Shilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats13£100,000
Terraced37£192,000
Detached42£322,500
Semi-Detached67£230,000

10 years median price trend in Earl Shilton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Earl Shilton.

All postcodes in Earl Shilton

LE97AP

Chapel Street

LE97PZ

Brockey Road

LE97DB

Green Lane

LE97PW

Rossendale Road

LE97GW

Wilemans Close

LE97LD

Hinckley Road

LE97DA

Church Street

LE97HT

Oaklands Drive

LE97AW

Mill Lane

LE97DY

Nock Verges

LE97GT

The Grange

LE97JF

Jubilee Drive

LE97JN

Bartlett Close

LE97DX

Frank Best Close

LE97GP

Windermere Close

LE97EF

Thurlaston Lane

LE97HW

Maple Way

LE98AA

Belle Vue Road

LE97JS

Montgomery Walk Montgomery Road

LE97NF

Rossendale Road

LE90DL

Oaks Way

LE97DN

High Tor West

LE97RW

Marys Street

LE97HF

Cedar Road

LE97TR

Potters Marston Lane

LE97ND

Wood Street

LE97DR

Keats Lane

LE97EH

Grewcocks Place

LE97BS

Frank Booton Close

LE97FD

Equity Road

LE97HQ

Elmdale Road

LE97EY

King Richards Hill

LE98WZ

Earl Shilton

LE97BR

Wilf Bown Close

LE97HS

Highfield Street

LE97GL

Lucas Way

LE97GZ

Coniston Court

LE97HL

Coronation Road

LE90ES

Earl Shilton

LE97DW

Beechrome Drive

LE97BT

Hallam Close

LE97RR

George Foster Close

LE97AD

Avenue South

LE97PE

Heath Lane

LE97DU

Keats Close

LE97DF

Carrs Road

LE97FS

New Street

LE97HN

Doctors Fields

LE97DJ

Harrison Close

LE97LE

Hinckley Road

LE97QX

Stepping Stones Avenue

LE97NL

Kings Walk

LE97GS

Masefield Drive

LE97JZ

Yeoman Road

LE97AZ

Roman Close

LE97FR

New Street

LE97GE

Station Road

LE97EG

Tower Road

LE97BD

Ronald Toon Road

LE97BJ

Northleigh Way

LE97AT

Montgomery Road

LE97FE

Lyndene Close

LE97AU

Mill Lane

LE90DE

Oaks Way

LE97ED

Union Mill Close

LE97BH

Astley Road

LE97NS

Rossendale Road

LE97GH

Station Road

LE97EE

Spring Gardens

LE97QY

Tooley Park View

LE97DG

High Street

LE97EP

Park Road

LE97FB

Breach Lane

LE97GJ

Coniston Close

LE97LH

Hinckley Road

LE97LS

Kings Row

LE97NQ

Ivydene Close

LE97BN

The Leecrofts

LE97FL

Metcalfe Street

LE97HD

Birch Close

LE97RS

Westfield Avenue

LE97BU

Earl Shilton

LE97JD

Lime Grove

LE97BP

Peggs Close

LE97GY

Oaks Way

LE97PD

Heath Lane

LE97RT

Westfield Avenue

LE97PL

Gartree Crescent

LE97RX

The Kilns

LE97BF

Peggs Close

LE97BQ

Cottage Gardens

LE97NA

The Hollow

LE97AF

Alexander Avenue

LE97GQ

Ullswater Close

LE97GU

The Square

LE97EX

Knights Link

LE97PB

Heath Lane

LE97BG

Weaver Road

LE97HH

Cedar Road

LE97RY

Earl Shilton

Data Sources

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