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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

LE97EX

Knights Link

LE97HS

Highfield Street

LE97JY

Masefield Place

LE97PH

Mallory Street

LE97DR

Keats Lane

LE97HP

Edinburgh Road

LE97JT

Montgomery Terrace

LE97LB

Hinckley Road

LE97LR

High Street

LE97NP

The Cloisters

LE97PL

Gartree Crescent

LE97QZ

Vesty Way

LE97AR

Earl Street

LE97BB

Oxford Street

LE97FZ

Equity Road East

LE97PZ

Brockey Road

LE97QT

Minard Drive

LE97RW

Marys Street

LE97NQ

Ivydene Close

LE97NZ

Tommy Brown Close

LE97DH

High Street

LE97FQ

New Street

LE97JE

Nursery Gardens

LE90DA

Oaks Way

LE90DE

Oaks Way

LE97BF

Peggs Close

LE97PE

Heath Lane

LE97PY

Bowleys View

LE97QS

Milbanke Close

LE97HG

Cedar Road

LE97BQ

Cottage Gardens

LE97HH

Cedar Road

LE97JZ

Yeoman Road

LE97TR

Potters Marston Lane

LE97BN

The Leecrofts

LE97EH

Grewcocks Place

LE97EZ

Livingstone Lane

LE97AG

Alexander Avenue

LE97BD

Ronald Toon Road

LE97BL

Candle Lane

LE97ED

Union Mill Close

LE97ER

Park Close

LE97EW

Bosworth Green

LE97GG

Station Road

LE97QX

Stepping Stones Avenue

LE97AZ

Roman Close

LE97DF

Carrs Road

LE97GH

Station Road

LE97PD

Heath Lane

LE97FR

New Street

LE97HA

Ash Road

LE97JQ

Columbus Lane

LE97LH

Hinckley Road

LE97LT

Land Society Lane

LE97RX

Earl Shilton

LE97JX

Oaklands Avenue

LE97AQ

Earl Street

LE97FW

Melton Street

LE97AS

Montgomery Road

LE97DA

Church Street

LE97RR

George Foster Close

LE97GS

Masefield Drive

LE97RU

Whitmore Grove

LE97AF

Alexander Avenue

LE97AT

Montgomery Road

LE97PG

Heath Lane South

LE97BJ

Northleigh Way

LE97BR

Wilf Bown Close

LE97GD

Station Road

LE97JR

Columbus Lane

LE97NL

Kings Walk

LE97RY

Earl Shilton

LE97DS

Keats Lane

LE97EA

Prospect Way

LE97FX

High Street

LE97NR

Ivydene Close

LE97DG

High Street

LE97JP

Parry Close

LE98WZ

Earl Shilton

LE90DL

Oaks Way

LE97GU

The Square

LE97AL

Almeys Lane

LE97FF

Meadow Court Road

LE97FP

Melton Street

LE97GA

Station Road

LE97LD

Hinckley Road

LE97PT

Elmesthorpe Lane

LE97EB

Park Road

LE97PS

Radford Close

LE97DP

Hill Top

LE97HJ

Coronation Road

LE97JU

Orton Place

LE97PJ

Norton Road

LE97QQ

Henry Collins Close

LE97FN

Mona Street

LE97HQ

Elmdale Road

LE97QY

Tooley Park View

LE97FL

Metcalfe Street

LE97FS

New Street

LE97JS

Montgomery Walk Montgomery Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.