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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 135 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
Detached23£320,000
Flats20£125,750
Semi-Detached43£240,000
Terraced49£195,000

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

LE101FL

Argents Mead

LE101JB

Spa Lane

LE100AZ

Regent Street

LE101AT

Station Road

LE101NS

Hinckley Castle

LE101WB

Upper Bond Street

LE100RJ

Middlefield Close

LE101DY

The Lawns

LE101HP

Hinckley Castle

LE101PL

Albert Road

LE101SP

Ashby Road

LE101AD

Mount Road

LE101RW

Upper Bond Street

LE101DA

Castle Street

LE101EE

Queens Road

LE109TF

Hinckley Castle

LE101EF

Queens Road

LE109GL

Station Road

LE109SU

Hinckley Castle

LE109HH

Hinckley Castle

LE100EE

Teign Bank Road

LE101DT

Hill Street

LE101RS

Hinckley De Montfort

LE109UF

Hinckley Castle

LE100BB

Regent Street

LE101RU

Britannia Centre

LE109GR

Station Road

LE109HE

Station Road

LE101BG

Thornycroft Road

LE101HX

Queens Park Flats

LE101PN

Alma Road

LE101PU

Charnwood Close

LE101RH

Upper Bond Street

LE101ZL

Station Road

LE100QZ

Middlefield Lane

LE100RQ

Radmore Road

LE100BA

Regent Street

LE100HR

Stanley Road

LE101BD

Derby Road

LE101RD

Stockwell Head

LE109GS

Station Road

LE100DB

Factory Road

LE109TG

Hinckley Castle

LE101RE

Brookes Yard

LE100AU

Mansion Street

LE100BT

Trinity Lane

LE101AX

Upper Bond Street

LE101PS

Queen Victoria Court

LE101UY

John Street

LE109EL

Station Road

LE100AD

Regent Court

LE100DG

Burleigh Road

LE101LS

Leicester Road

LE100DY

Gopsall Road

LE101ED

Queens Road

LE101QT

King Street

LE101RL

Upper Bond Street

LE101UB

Southfield Road

LE100BS

Trinity Lane

LE101FH

Churchmead Court

LE101RB

Spencer Street

LE101SG

Ashby Road

LE101AH

Priesthills Road

LE101EX

Bowling Green Road

LE109RW

Hinckley Castle

LE100HG

Hollycroft

LE101XH

Mistral Close

LE109ZZ

Hinckley Castle

LE109FX

Station Road

LE100AH

Chessher Street

LE100QQ

The Crescent

LE109UA

Hinckley Castle

LE101DR

Clarence Road

LE101EY

College Lane

LE101HQ

London Road

LE100AQ

Canning Street

LE100DR

Factory Road

LE109SN

Hinckley Castle

LE109SS

Hinckley Castle

LE109TH

Hinckley Castle

LE101QF

Derby Road

LE109SG

Hinckley Castle

LE101AF

Mount Road

LE101QW

Holliers Walk

LE109SF

Hinckley Castle

LE101DD

Castle Street

LE101EH

The Narrows

LE101HD

Friary Close

LE109UE

Hinckley Castle

LE101UT

Highfields Road

LE100BQ

Trinity Lane

LE100QU

Barrie Road

LE100QY

Elizabeth Road

LE100RN

Netherley Court

LE101QJ

Derby Road

LE101WZ

Hinckley Castle

LE100BY

Trinity Court

LE109RY

Hinckley Castle

LE109SB

Hinckley Castle

LE109SX

Hinckley Castle

Data Sources

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