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Hinckley Castle

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About

Hinckley Castle ward encompasses the historic core of Hinckley town, centered around the site of the former Hinckley Castle, of which only the motte remains. The area is largely residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its streets are directly connected to the town's main commercial and service hub, which provides local amenities and shopping.

The ward includes the Argents Mead park, a significant green space with a boating lake and gardens located near the town centre. The area's layout reflects its long development, with older properties situated close to the castle mound and the parish church. Local roads experience considerable traffic as they form key routes into the town's central district.

Area overview

On average Hinckley Castle has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hinckley Castle is £46,052 per year. There are 2 schools in Hinckley Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hinckley Castle is home to around 7,029 people, with a population density of about 4,230.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hinckley Castle Population
7,029
Population density
4,230.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.7(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.9(+42%)
Public order
19.92(+188%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.37(+93%)
Shoplifting
14.23(+64%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,954
84.65%
Other White
483
6.87%
Indian
131
1.86%
Other
61
0.87%
African
52
0.74%
Total population: 7,034

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,549
26.76%
No qualifications
1,158
20%
Level 3 (A level)
1,068
18.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
833
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
678
11.71%
Total 16+ residents: 5,789

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
981
30.22%
Owns outright
955
29.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
889
27.39%
Social rents from council
154
4.74%
Other social rented
142
4.37%
Total households: 3,246

Property prices in Hinckley Castle

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Hinckley Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hinckley Castle 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 Hinckley Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached36£262,500
Flats16£115,750
Detached12£452,500
Terraced35£190,000

10 years median price trend in Hinckley Castle

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

Data Sources

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