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Hinckley and Bosworth

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About

Hinckley and Bosworth is a district in Leicestershire, part of the East Midlands. It includes the market town of Hinckley, along with several smaller towns and villages such as Market Bosworth, Earl Shilton, and Barwell. The area is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with farmland, parks, and historic sites like Bosworth Battlefield.

The district has strong transport links, with the M69 and A5 providing easy access to Leicester and Coventry. Local industries include manufacturing, retail, and logistics, with many residents commuting to nearby cities. The area also features leisure facilities, walking trails, and annual events such as the Hinckley Carnival.

Area overview

On average Hinckley and Bosworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hinckley and Bosworth is £43,159 per year. There are 56 schools in Hinckley and Bosworth: 34 primary (2 Outstanding and 26 Good) and 9 secondary (2 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hinckley and Bosworth Population
113,640
Population density
382.2 per km²

Demographics

British
103,225
90.83%
Other White
3,273
2.88%
Indian
2,018
1.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
681
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
638
0.56%
Total population: 113,641

Housing

Owns outright
19,715
39.87%
Owns with a mortgage
17,074
34.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,199
12.54%
Social rents from council
3,005
6.08%
Other social rented
2,044
4.13%
Total households: 49,445

Property prices in Hinckley and Bosworth

Based on 1,625 recent sales, the median property price is £262,000 in Hinckley and Bosworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,250 up to £3,130,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached610£365,000
Flats83£118,000
Semi-Detached650£245,500
Terraced282£200,000

10 years price trend in Hinckley and Bosworth

All wards in Hinckley and Bosworth

Ambien

Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston

Barwell

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill

Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone

Earl Shilton

Groby

Hinckley Castle

Hinckley Clarendon

Hinckley De Montfort

Hinckley Trinity

Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead

Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton

Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton

Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.