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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

LE97EA

Prospect Way

LE97AA

Avenue North

LE97JA

Stoneycroft Road

LE97FG

Hurst Road

LE97DP

Hill Top

LE97FX

High Street

LE97LA

Elizabeth Whitnell Grove

LE97BA

Maughan Street

LE97FP

Melton Street

LE97DL

High Tor East

LE97JL

Keats Lane

LE97QZ

Vesty Way

LE97AH

Alexander Avenue

LE97JG

Norman Dagley Close

LE97JE

Nursery Gardens

LE97PS

Radford Close

LE97GG

Station Road

LE97GA

Station Road

LE97GB

Station Road

LE97QT

Minard Drive

LE97AQ

Earl Street

LE90DA

Oaks Way

LE97QQ

Henry Collins Close

LE97JJ

Queens Close

LE97BB

Oxford Street

LE97JB

Stoneycroft Road

LE97AY

Mill Lane

LE97FJ

James Street

LE97EQ

Clearview Crescent

LE97EW

Bosworth Green

LE97JU

Orton Place

LE97NE

Wood Street

LE97NB

The Hollow

LE97QR

Marvin Close

LE97AE

Astley Road

LE97HG

Cedar Road

LE97HU

Laburnum Drive

LE97DH

High Street

LE97DQ

Keats Lane

LE97DZ

West Street

LE97HE

Cedar Road

LE97HJ

Coronation Road

LE97JH

Champlain Way

LE97PT

Elmesthorpe Lane

LE97PA

Belle Vue Road

LE97LG

Hinckley Road

LE97PG

Heath Lane South

LE97HA

Ash Road

LE97LX

Rossendale Road

LE97PJ

Norton Road

LE97LT

Land Society Lane

LE97LP

Hollydene Crescent

LE97FF

Meadow Court Road

LE97DT

Burgess Drive

LE97HZ

Almond Way

LE97DD

The Beeches

LE97JR

Columbus Lane

LE97AB

Avenue South

LE97AJ

Almeys Lane

LE97LJ

Hinckley Road

LE97AG

Alexander Avenue

LE97LQ

High Street

LE97AX

Mill Lane

LE97LR

High Street

LE97EJ

West Street

LE97HX

Oakdale Road

LE97FW

Melton Street

LE97JQ

Columbus Lane

LE97JW

Oaklands Way

LE97EB

Park Road

LE97BY

Orton Road

LE97FN

Mona Street

LE97QW

Queenborough Way

LE97ER

Park Close

LE97HY

Sandringham Avenue

LE97LZ

Bird Close

LE97AR

Earl Street

LE97LW

Mountfield Road

LE97GD

Station Road

LE97DE

Carrs Drive

LE97GR

Borrowdale Close

LE90DN

Oaks Way

LE97FY

Equity Road East

LE97JT

Montgomery Terrace

LE97GN

Derwent Close

LE97GX

Oaks Way

LE97HR

Elmdale Road

LE97ET

The Poplars

LE97FH

Cotton Mews

LE97FQ

New Street

LE97AL

Almeys Lane

LE97NP

The Cloisters

LE97QS

Milbanke Close

LE97FZ

Equity Road East

LE97BE

Vicarage Street

LE97FT

New Street

LE97HP

Edinburgh Road

LE97BL

Candle Lane

LE97JX

Oaklands Avenue

LE97QU

Notleyfield Close

Data Sources

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