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About

Groby ward is situated in the far south of Hinckley and Bosworth borough, bordering the city of Leicester. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments and older properties. It includes the village of Groby itself, along with nearby Newtown Linford. The landscape is shaped by the western edge of Charnwood Forest, providing a distinct topography and green spaces.

The area is known for its historical connections, with Groby Pool being one of the oldest man-made lakes in England. Bradgate Park, a large historic deer park with ruins, lies within its boundaries and is a major local feature. Economic activity is balanced between local commerce and residents commuting to larger employment centres like Leicester. The M1 motorway runs along the ward's eastern edge, providing significant transport links.

Area overview

On average Groby has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Groby is £60,319 per year. There are 4 schools in Groby: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Groby is home to around 6,809 people, with a population density of about 819.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Groby Population
6,809
Population density
819.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.97(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.43(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.43(-68%)
Public order
3.52(-49%)
Burglary
2.94(-12%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,758
84.59%
Indian
481
7.07%
Other White
124
1.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
93
1.37%
Chinese
54
0.79%
Total population: 6,807

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,852
32.91%
Level 3 (A level)
975
17.33%
No qualifications
908
16.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
812
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 5,627

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,426
49.26%
Owns with a mortgage
1,023
35.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
239
8.26%
Social rents from council
88
3.04%
Other social rented
51
1.76%
Total households: 2,895

Property prices in Groby

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 in Groby area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £612,050.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Groby 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 Groby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced18£251,000
Flats1£237,000
Detached43£375,000
Semi-Detached29£265,000

10 years median price trend in Groby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Groby.

All postcodes in Groby

LE60BU

Holmes Close

LE60BX

Forest View

LE60FD

Crane Ley Road

LE60FW

Stephenson Way

LE60GG

Ratby Road

LE60EW

Sycamore Drive

LE60YG

Laundon Way

LE60FY

Shaw Wood Close

LE60GQ

Wallace Drive

LE60YF

Windsor Avenue

LE60FL

Markfield Road

LE60GT

Glebe Road

LE60YH

Louise Avenue

LE60BR

Woodlands Drive

LE60EU

Chestnut Walk

LE60EP

Beaumont Green

LE60DR

Greylands Paddock

LE60FH

Fir Tree Lane

LE60YD

Stamford Drive

LE60BN

Woodbank Road

LE60EN

Lime Avenue

LE60BB

Forest Rise

LE60AY

Buttercup Close

LE60BE

Fern Crescent

LE60DP

Leicester Road

LE60EX

Hawthorn Rise

LE60DQ

Leicester Road

LE60FP

Ratby Road

LE60EZ

Flaxfield Close

LE60DG

Field Court Road

LE60FQ

Poplars Close

LE60GX

Spinney Side

LE60BH

Lawnwood Road

LE60FS

Markfield Road

LE60FT

Markfield Road

LE60ED

Victoria Drive

LE60DZ

Poppy Close

LE60YA

Ulverscroft Drive

LE60FU

Pymm Ley Gardens

LE60EH

Ash Court

LE60EA

Newtown Linford Lane

LE60BL

Parklands Avenue

LE60AN

Stonelodge Road

LE60DX

Marina Drive

LE60BT

Ratby Road

LE60YE

Lime Avenue

LE60BP

Woodbank Road

LE60EY

Meadow Way

LE60BJ

Martinshaw Lane

LE60YR

Garendon Way

LE60GN

Slate Pit Lane

LE60BQ

Woodlands Drive

LE60YJ

Kings Way

LE60FA

Bradgate Hill

LE60YY

Quorndon Rise

LE60DF

Dalby Drive

LE60YS

Warrington Drive

LE60GZ

Pymm Ley Lane

LE60GY

Oaktree Close

LE60HY

Elsalene Close

LE60DN

Leicester Road

LE60EB

Parkside

LE60DB

Branting Hill

LE60YP

Queensmead Close

LE60YL

Tudor Grove

LE60GL

Rookery Lane

LE60AZ

Daisy Close

LE60GS

Ferrers Rise

LE60YZ

Laundon Close

LE60GF

Ratby Road

LE60YX

Buckingham Close

LE60BW

Forest Close

LE60DT

Leicester Road

LE60BA

Carmen Grove

LE60FB

Stephenson Close

LE60GE

Markfield Road

LE60YW

Greys Drive

LE60ET

Cedar Court

LE60AU

Percival Way

LE60YT

Lancaster Court

LE60ER

Larchwood Avenue

LE60YU

Timberwood Drive

LE60DS

Grey Close

LE60ES

Elm Close

LE60DY

Marston Drive

LE60FN

Firtree Walk

LE60DU

Leicester Road

LE60GU

Highfield Road

LE60GW

Whitehouse Close

LE60GP

The Rookery

LE60FJ

Lena Drive

LE60DL

Foxglove Drive

LE38JP

Border Close

LE60BG

Hilary Crescent

LE60EJ

Beech Avenue

LE60GH

Ratby Road

LE60GB

Beacon Close

LE60FR

Newtown Linford Lane

LE60GJ

Pymm Ley Close

LE60DE

Castell Drive

Data Sources

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