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Earl Shilton

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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Earl Shilton Population

10,630

Population density

1,295.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,597

90.29%

Other White

363

3.42%

Indian

163

1.53%

African

0.71%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.59%

Total population: 10,629

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	13	£100,000	£75,000	£86,000	£125,000	£157,000
Terraced	37	£192,000	£124,000	£160,000	£230,000	£278,800
Detached	42	£322,500	£215,750	£264,250	£389,250	£789,500
Semi-Detached	67	£230,000	£172,150	£209,000	£265,500	£308,400

10 years median price trend in Earl Shilton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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