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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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Groby Population

6,809

Population density

819.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,758

84.59%

Indian

481

7.07%

Other White

124

1.82%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.37%

Chinese

0.79%

Total population: 6,807

Economics

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

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

3.04%

Other social rented

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	18	£251,000	£140,000	£192,500	£271,250	£323,563
Flats	1	£237,000	£237,000	£237,000	£237,000	£237,000
Detached	43	£375,000	£206,500	£267,250	£428,500	£545,000
Semi-Detached	29	£265,000	£152,800	£230,500	£300,000	£334,800

10 years median price trend in Groby

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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