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Hinckley Central

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About

Hinckley Central sits at the heart of the town, focused around the junction of Castle Street and The Borough. The area is dominated by retail, with a mix of national chain stores and independent businesses lining the main streets. The prominent St. Mary's Church and its churchyard provide a green, historic focal point amidst the commercial activity.

The layout is compact and pedestrian-friendly, centred on the traditional market held several days a week. A notable local feature is the Hinckley Times office, reflecting the area's role as a community hub. Residential streets with Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing extend directly from the central shopping streets.

Area overview

On average Hinckley Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hinckley Central is £44,059 per year. There are 2 schools in Hinckley Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hinckley Central is home to around 9,117 people, with a population density of about 5,085.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hinckley Central Population
9,117
Population density
5,085.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.41(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.68(-5%)
Public order
14.81(+112%)
Shoplifting
13.6(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.07(+62%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,976
87.51%
Other White
582
6.39%
Indian
84
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
68
0.75%
Other
64
0.7%
Total population: 9,114

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,945
25.54%
No qualifications
1,560
20.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,346
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,146
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
897
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 7,615

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,311
30.45%
Owns outright
1,255
29.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,166
27.08%
Social rents from council
257
5.97%
Other social rented
170
3.95%
Total households: 4,305

Property prices in Hinckley Central

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Hinckley Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hinckley Central 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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£320,000
Flats21£126,500
Semi-Detached43£240,000
Terraced50£196,000

10 years median price trend in Hinckley Central

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

All postcodes in Hinckley Central

LE101HE

Gladstone Terrace

LE109RT

Hinckley Castle

LE109HQ

Hinckley Castle

LE101PP

Baines' Lane

LE109GQ

Station Road

LE100HL

King Richard Road

LE101EQ

Argents Mead

LE101NR

The Borough

LE101PT

Charles Street

LE101QS

Jefferies Close

LE109EU

Station Road

LE109SP

Hinckley Castle

LE100AP

Manor Court

LE100ED

Teign Bank Road

LE101AW

Station Road

LE101QE

Derby Road

LE101UU

Highfields Road

LE109UH

Hinckley Castle

LE100GH

Arguile Place

LE100JZ

The Grove

LE100PS

Harris Place

LE100QX

Barrie Road

LE109TB

Hinckley Castle

LE100AW

Lancaster Road

LE101PR

Baptist Walk

LE101QD

Derby Road

LE109SZ

Hinckley Castle

LE109YZ

Station Road

LE101NZ

Hinckley De Montfort

LE109SL

Hinckley Castle

LE109SR

Hinckley Castle

LE100BJ

Trinity Lane

LE100DJ

Edward Street

LE101PY

Council Road

LE100ZH

Bakery Gardens

LE101BQ

Thornycroft Road

LE101PZ

Dares Walk

LE100DS

Factory Road

LE101DP

Clarence Road

LE101EJ

Holywell Fields

LE100DL

Edward Street

LE100QD

Rugby Road

LE101EA

Princess Road

LE101QL

Well Lane

LE109RX

Hinckley Castle

LE109RZ

Hinckley Castle

LE101NN

Hinckley Castle

LE101QZ

New Street

LE101SL

Ashby Road

LE109DS

Lancaster Road

LE109SW

Hinckley Castle

LE100BL

Trinity Lane

LE100DN

Edward Street

LE100EJ

Magee Close

LE101AL

Priesthills Road

LE101LJ

Glen Bank

LE101RJ

Upper Bond Street

LE101NL

The Borough

LE101WA

Upper Bond Street

LE109UD

Hinckley Castle

LE109ZY

Hinckley Castle

LE100AT

Lancaster Road

LE100DW

Factory Road

LE100DX

Garden Road

LE101DS

Hill Street

LE101HH

London Road

LE101NU

Church Walk

LE101AQ

Priesthills Road

LE109RU

Hinckley Castle

LE101RP

Upper Bond Street

LE100AS

Manor Street

LE100BG

Shakespeare Drive

LE101AE

Mount Road

LE101EB

Princess Road

LE101EZ

Davenport Terrace

LE109GJ

Station Road

LE109SQ

Hinckley Castle

LE101BN

The Lawns

LE101JQ

Wood Street

LE101JR

Priory Walk

LE101NT

Market Place

LE101YL

Station Road

LE109SH

Hinckley Castle

LE100BP

Mansion Street

LE101JA

Spa Lane

LE101NY

St Pauls Gardens

LE101XT

Parson's Lane

LE101NX

St Johns

LE101XD

Mill View

LE109SE

Hinckley Castle

LE100AL

George Street

LE100QA

Rugby Road

LE101QB

Dean Road West

LE101QY

New Street

LE101UA

Southfield Road

LE109GP

Station Road

LE109UG

Hinckley Castle

LE100ER

Alexander Gardens

LE100RE

Netherley Road

LE109FN

Station Road

Data Sources

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