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Earl Shilton

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About

Earl Shilton ward lies within the Hinckley and Bosworth borough, centred on the town of the same name. The area is characterised by residential streets and local services, situated on a ridge overlooking the surrounding countryside. Historically, its development was closely tied to the hosiery and footwear industries, with many former factory buildings still present in the townscape. The ward includes the neighbouring settlement of Barwell, with the A47 road connecting the communities.

The local landscape features the Sutton Cheney Wharf area along the Ashby Canal, providing a recreational focus. Open spaces like the Earl Shilton Park offer sports facilities and green areas within the urban setting. The ward's layout reflects its growth from a medieval settlement, with the historic church of St. Simon and St. Jude at its core. Economic activity includes a mix of small industrial estates and retail parks serving the local population.

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 1,293.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
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
1,293.2 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 qualifications or above
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
Semi-Detached67£230,000
Terraced37£192,000
Flats13£100,000
Detached42£322,500

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

LE97GF

Station Road

LE97GL

Lucas Way

LE97TR

Potters Marston Lane

LE97FB

Breach Lane

LE97AP

Chapel Street

LE97GY

Oaks Way

LE97DF

Carrs Road

LE97HU

Laburnum Drive

LE97HB

Balmoral Road

LE97PX

Abbott Close

LE97LG

Hinckley Road

LE97GD

Station Road

LE97BY

Orton Road

LE97DE

Carrs Drive

LE97PG

Heath Lane South

LE97FS

New Street

LE97PL

Gartree Crescent

LE97DN

High Tor West

LE97AG

Alexander Avenue

LE97AL

Almeys Lane

LE97NE

Wood Street

LE97DS

Keats Lane

LE97BA

Maughan Street

LE97DB

Green Lane

LE97FN

Mona Street

LE97LU

Fieldway

LE97NP

The Cloisters

LE97HA

Ash Road

LE97BJ

Northleigh Way

LE97FQ

New Street

LE97AS

Montgomery Road

LE97PH

Mallory Street

LE97QX

Stepping Stones Avenue

LE97HD

Birch Close

LE97FH

Cotton Mews

LE97EW

Bosworth Green

LE97GQ

Ullswater Close

LE97NL

Kings Walk

LE97AA

Avenue North

LE97FY

Equity Road East

LE97HP

Edinburgh Road

LE97QS

Milbanke Close

LE97AW

Mill Lane

LE90DE

Oaks Way

LE97FD

Equity Road

LE97BL

Candle Lane

LE97ND

Wood Street

LE97DP

Hill Top

LE97HZ

Almond Way

LE97GW

Wilemans Close

LE97RT

Westfield Avenue

LE97DW

Beechrome Drive

LE97HH

Cedar Road

LE97ER

Park Close

LE97FG

Hurst Road

LE97FT

New Street

LE97GG

Station Road

LE97JD

Lime Grove

LE97LW

Mountfield Road

LE97HR

Elmdale Road

LE97HQ

Elmdale Road

LE97NF

Rossendale Road

LE97LS

Kings Row

LE97HG

Cedar Road

LE98WZ

Earl Shilton

LE97GZ

Coniston Court

LE97BR

Wilf Bown Close

LE97DG

High Street

LE97HN

Doctors Fields

LE97JL

Keats Lane

LE97AJ

Almeys Lane

LE97RR

George Foster Close

LE97JS

Montgomery Walk Montgomery Road

LE97AF

Alexander Avenue

LE97BP

Peggs Close

LE97QU

Notleyfield Close

LE97JF

Jubilee Drive

LE97LZ

Bird Close

LE97DJ

Harrison Close

LE97JU

Orton Place

LE97BS

Frank Booton Close

LE97PU

Elmesthorpe Lane

LE97EB

Park Road

LE97PJ

Norton Road

LE97BG

Weaver Road

LE98AA

Belle Vue Road

LE97GS

Masefield Drive

LE97QZ

Vesty Way

LE97FJ

James Street

LE97RY

Earl Shilton

LE97EX

Knights Link

LE97PW

Rossendale Road

LE97GH

Station Road

LE97BT

Hallam Close

LE97AX

Mill Lane

LE97RX

The Kilns

LE97GN

Derwent Close

LE97DL

High Tor East

LE97HT

Oaklands Drive

LE97PY

Bowleys View

Data Sources

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