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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 63 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
63
Deprivation level
5/10
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
36.03(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.5(-42%)
Public order
6.3(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.55(-26%)
Other theft
5.27(-9%)
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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Earl Shilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £650,000.

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
Detached47£300,000
Flats9£105,000
Semi-Detached67£230,000
Terraced34£178,750

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

LE97LP

Hollydene Crescent

LE97JJ

Queens Close

LE97HX

Oakdale Road

LE97QR

Marvin Close

LE98AA

Belle Vue Road

LE97EG

Tower Road

LE97DD

The Beeches

LE97DN

High Tor West

LE97GB

Station Road

LE97LG

Hinckley Road

LE97NF

Rossendale Road

LE97AU

Mill Lane

LE97GW

Wilemans Close

LE97PA

Belle Vue Road

LE97PB

Heath Lane

LE97PU

Elmesthorpe Lane

LE97DY

Nock Verges

LE97ET

The Poplars

LE97EY

King Richards Hill

LE97LU

Fieldway

LE97LX

Rossendale Road

LE97AA

Avenue North

LE97GX

Oaks Way

LE97LE

Hinckley Road

LE97HR

Elmdale Road

LE97JB

Stoneycroft Road

LE97QW

Earl Shilton

LE97AW

Mill Lane

LE97GE

Station Road

LE97RS

Westfield Avenue

LE97AE

Astley Road

LE97EJ

West Street

LE97LA

Elizabeth Whitnell Grove

LE97LZ

Bird Close

LE97BP

Peggs Close

LE97DT

Burgess Drive

LE97HZ

Almond Way

LE97FG

Hurst Road

LE97LJ

Hinckley Road

LE97NB

The Hollow

LE90DN

Oaks Way

LE97GJ

Coniston Close

LE97HU

Laburnum Drive

LE97JF

Jubilee Drive

LE90ES

Earl Shilton

LE97LQ

High Street

LE97PW

Rossendale Road

LE97DB

Green Lane

LE97DQ

Keats Lane

LE97GF

Station Road

LE97PX

Abbott Close

LE97BS

Frank Booton Close

LE97DL

High Tor East

LE97EL

West Street

LE97FE

Lyndene Close

LE97GP

Windermere Close

LE97HE

Cedar Road

LE97JG

Norman Dagley Close

LE97DZ

West Street

LE90EB

Oaks Way

LE97BT

Hallam Close

LE97EE

Spring Gardens

LE97JW

Oaklands Way

LE97AH

Alexander Avenue

LE97BU

Earl Shilton

LE97JA

Stoneycroft Road

LE97ES

Castle Close

LE97LW

Mountfield Road

LE97AB

Avenue South

LE97BY

Orton Road

LE97FJ

James Street

LE97RT

Westfield Avenue

LE97EP

Park Road

LE97FH

Cotton Mews

LE97GR

Borrowdale Close

LE97NE

Wood Street

LE97BW

Vicarage Street

LE97FA

Byron Street

LE97FT

New Street

LE97BE

Vicarage Street

LE97AJ

Almeys Lane

LE97AX

Mill Lane

LE97GN

Derwent Close

LE97HD

Birch Close

LE97JL

Keats Lane

LE97NS

Rossendale Road

LE97FB

Breach Lane

LE97HL

Coronation Road

LE97HT

Oaklands Drive

LE97HW

Maple Way

LE97AY

Mill Lane

LE97DJ

Harrison Close

LE97FY

Equity Road East

LE97GQ

Ullswater Close

LE97GY

Oaks Way

LE97HB

Balmoral Road

LE97NA

The Hollow

LE97ND

Wood Street

LE97NY

Breach Lane

LE97DW

Beechrome Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.