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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, about 62% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£239K – £378K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Groby area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £537,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Groby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£385,000£321
Semi-Detached24£268,500£328
Terraced16£250,000£296
Flats2£198,475£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Groby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Groby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£183,000£125,000
2017£235,000£189,000£179,625
2018£293,000£195,000£154,500
2019£297,000£208,750£185,000
2020£283,500£220,000£194,500
2021£317,000£240,000£230,000
2022£356,000£278,750£240,000
2023£380,000£250,000£220,000
2024£358,500£252,500£225,000
2025£370,000£265,000£258,000
2026£380,000£273,500£251,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Groby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Groby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£244£223
2017£234£236£213
2018£257£225£207
2019£263£262£237
2020£254£265£252
2021£279£293£235
2022£326£321£279
2023£323£319£340
2024£313£321£277
2025£335£313£286
2026£330£317£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Groby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Groby

LE60BS

Ratby Road

LE60BD

Forest Rise

LE60EE

Slate Brook Close

LE60EG

Sycamore Grove

LE60FE

Chapel Hill

LE60GR

Mallard Avenue

LE60ZA

Wolsey Close

LE60DJ

Leicester Road

LE60EQ

Pine Tree Avenue

LE60EL

Willow Drive

LE60DH

Jonathan Close

LE60EF

Old Hall Close

LE60FX

Farr Wood Close

LE60AX

Bluebell Drive

LE60DA

Anstey Lane

LE60DW

Meadow Court Road

LE60DD

Castell Drive

LE60YQ

Castle Rise

LE60PL

Highway Close

LE60YN

Oakmeadow Way

LE60AR

Primrose Close

LE60BF

Fern Crescent

LE60FF

Bailey View

LE60YB

Bedford Drive

LE60FG

Elsalene Drive

LE60BY

Spinney Close

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.