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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

LE97PZ

Brockey Road

LE97JB

Stoneycroft Road

LE97LX

Rossendale Road

LE97FZ

Equity Road East

LE97FX

High Street

LE97NA

The Hollow

LE97AU

Mill Lane

LE97AB

Avenue South

LE97EH

Grewcocks Place

LE97DX

Frank Best Close

LE97AQ

Earl Street

LE97ED

Union Mill Close

LE97GX

Oaks Way

LE97BE

Vicarage Street

LE97DQ

Keats Lane

LE97JP

Parry Close

LE97DU

Keats Close

LE97RS

Westfield Avenue

LE97EA

Prospect Way

LE97BW

Vicarage Street

LE90ES

Earl Shilton

LE97JW

Oaklands Way

LE97PD

Heath Lane

LE97EJ

West Street

LE97GR

Borrowdale Close

LE97DR

Keats Lane

LE97JG

Norman Dagley Close

LE97AD

Avenue South

LE97HJ

Coronation Road

LE97HF

Cedar Road

LE97AH

Alexander Avenue

LE97EP

Park Road

LE97DY

Nock Verges

LE97LA

Elizabeth Whitnell Grove

LE97DH

High Street

LE97HS

Highfield Street

LE97DD

The Beeches

LE97JN

Bartlett Close

LE97PA

Belle Vue Road

LE97FW

Melton Street

LE97FF

Meadow Court Road

LE97NS

Rossendale Road

LE97JH

Champlain Way

LE90DL

Oaks Way

LE90DN

Oaks Way

LE97AE

Astley Road

LE97EG

Tower Road

LE97QY

Tooley Park View

LE97HY

Sandringham Avenue

LE97LT

Land Society Lane

LE97EQ

Clearview Crescent

LE97DA

Church Street

LE97EZ

Livingstone Lane

LE97HW

Maple Way

LE97JE

Nursery Gardens

LE97FP

Melton Street

LE97JJ

Queens Close

LE90EB

Oaks Way

LE97FL

Metcalfe Street

LE97HX

Oakdale Road

LE97NY

Breach Lane

LE97PE

Heath Lane

LE97EY

King Richards Hill

LE97LQ

High Street

LE97FR

New Street

LE97JQ

Columbus Lane

LE97JA

Stoneycroft Road

LE97FE

Lyndene Close

LE97EL

West Street

LE97BQ

Cottage Gardens

LE97LJ

Hinckley Road

LE97LE

Hinckley Road

LE97NR

Ivydene Close

LE97NZ

Tommy Brown Close

LE97LD

Hinckley Road

LE97GJ

Coniston Close

LE97JZ

Yeoman Road

LE97QT

Minard Drive

LE97AZ

Roman Close

LE97PS

Radford Close

LE97RW

Marys Street

LE97JY

Masefield Place

LE97BH

Astley Road

LE97BU

Earl Shilton

LE97AR

Earl Street

LE97LP

Hollydene Crescent

LE97NB

The Hollow

LE97PB

Heath Lane

LE97FA

Byron Street

LE97HL

Coronation Road

LE97BF

Peggs Close

LE97AT

Montgomery Road

LE97GU

The Square

LE97EF

Thurlaston Lane

LE97HE

Cedar Road

LE97BN

The Leecrofts

LE97LB

Hinckley Road

LE97AY

Mill Lane

LE97PT

Elmesthorpe Lane

LE97DT

Burgess Drive

Data Sources

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