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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 41 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
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
20.27(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.58(-66%)
Burglary
4.11(+23%)
Public order
4.11(-41%)
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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Groby area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £630,000.

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
Detached47£357,000
Flats1£237,000
Semi-Detached28£262,500
Terraced14£226,250

10 years median price trend in Groby

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

All postcodes in Groby

LE60GE

Markfield Road

LE60AR

Primrose Close

LE60DA

Anstey Lane

LE60FN

Firtree Walk

LE60YQ

Castle Rise

LE60ES

Elm Close

LE60YS

Warrington Drive

LE60AY

Buttercup Close

LE60GL

Rookery Lane

LE60EJ

Beech Avenue

LE60DL

Foxglove Drive

LE60DN

Leicester Road

LE60ED

Victoria Drive

LE60AU

Percival Way

LE60BG

Hilary Crescent

LE60BH

Lawnwood Road

LE60DX

Marina Drive

LE60GB

Beacon Close

LE60YY

Quorndon Rise

LE60FD

Crane Ley Road

LE60BN

Woodbank Road

LE60DB

Branting Hill

LE60FY

Shaw Wood Close

LE60GY

Oaktree Close

LE60YL

Tudor Grove

LE60YN

Oakmeadow Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.