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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

LE97QW

Queenborough Way

LE97JR

Columbus Lane

LE97GP

Windermere Close

LE97ET

The Poplars

LE97ES

Castle Close

LE97GA

Station Road

LE97BD

Ronald Toon Road

LE97NQ

Ivydene Close

LE97RU

Whitmore Grove

LE97LR

High Street

LE97QR

Marvin Close

LE97GB

Station Road

LE97QQ

Henry Collins Close

LE97JX

Oaklands Avenue

LE97BB

Oxford Street

LE97JT

Montgomery Terrace

LE97GE

Station Road

LE97EE

Spring Gardens

LE97LH

Hinckley Road

LE97GT

The Grange

LE97DZ

West Street

LE90DA

Oaks Way

Data Sources

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