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About

Greenhill ward sits on the eastern edge of North West Leicestershire, characterised by residential streets and local amenities serving its community. The area includes the neighbourhood of Hugglescote, with its mix of housing types, and is bordered by open countryside to the east. Daily life centres around local shops, schools, and parks, providing a practical and settled environment for residents.

The ward's landscape is marked by the presence of the disolved Ashby Woulds, former coal mining lands now largely reclaimed. This industrial past subtly shapes the area's topography and green spaces. Transport links are provided by the A511, connecting the ward to nearby towns, while footpaths lead out into the surrounding Leicestershire fields, blending residential areas with rural edges.

Area overview

On average Greenhill has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 43.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greenhill is £47,539 per year. Greenhill is home to around 3,435 people, with a population density of about 5,980.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
43.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greenhill Population
3,435
Population density
5,980.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.78(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.64(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.34(+147%)
Public order
16.3(+136%)
Other crime
6.4(+171%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,089
89.95%
Other White
162
4.72%
Indian
34
0.99%
African
21
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.61%
Total population: 3,434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
741
27.24%
Level 4 qualifications or above
534
19.63%
Level 3 (A level)
429
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
397
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
378
13.9%
Total 16+ residents: 2,720

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
487
36.1%
Owns outright
399
29.58%
Owns with a mortgage
352
26.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
67
4.97%
Other social rented
34
2.52%
Total households: 1,349

Property prices in Greenhill

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£251
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £241K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Greenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £317,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£255,000£252
Semi-Detached14£204,000£252
Terraced1£180,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greenhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£145,000£130,250
2017£175,000£143,500
2018£167,000£152,625
2019£177,500£150,000
2020£167,000
2021£215,000£177,500
2022£245,000£196,500
2023£265,000£220,000
2024£247,500£196,000
2025£262,500£200,000
2026£208,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£210£141
2017£152£150
2018£194£163
2019£189£158
2020£173
2021£203£196
2022£263£206
2023£259£209
2024£282£213
2025£271£255
2026£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greenhill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Greenhill

Is Greenhill safe?

Greenhill records about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Greenhill?

The median sale price in Greenhill is £215,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Greenhill?

Greenhill scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Greenhill sits around rank 6,545 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Greenhill?

The average household income in Greenhill is around £47,539 per year, and 44% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Greenhill?

Greenhill is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jake Windram (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.