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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 116 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
116
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
60.44(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.44(+3%)
Public order
13.93(+101%)
Shoplifting
13.38(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.39(+67%)
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 151 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 in Hinckley Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £630,000.

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
Flats25£126,500
Terraced62£193,000
Detached22£345,000
Semi-Detached42£253,500

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

LE101DR

Clarence Road

LE101RP

Upper Bond Street

LE101AD

Mount Road

LE101XT

Parsons Lane

LE109TB

Hinckley Castle

LE109GP

Station Road

LE101DA

Castle Street

LE101AX

Upper Bond Street

LE101BN

The Lawns

LE101QE

Derby Road

LE109SH

Hinckley Castle

LE100BQ

Trinity Lane

LE100PS

Harris Place

LE100AQ

Canning Street

LE109SW

Hinckley Castle

LE100ZE

Donald Cobley Close

LE101NR

The Borough

LE109SL

Hinckley Castle

LE100RL

Middlefield Place

LE109UB

Hinckley Castle

LE109EL

Station Road

LE101EA

Princess Road

LE109SQ

Hinckley Castle

LE109RT

Hinckley Castle

LE101QF

Derby Road

LE100AG

Hinckley Castle

LE100AU

Mansion Street

LE109SP

Hinckley Castle

LE100HE

Hollycroft

LE109GR

Station Road

LE100AT

Lancaster Road

LE100GH

Arguile Place

LE100DG

Burleigh Road

LE100DS

Factory Road

LE109UG

Hinckley Castle

LE101AQ

Priesthills Road

LE100DH

Edward Street

LE109RY

Hinckley Castle

LE109SD

Hinckley Castle

LE100BP

Mansion Street

LE109ZZ

Hinckley Castle

LE101NL

The Borough

LE109HQ

Hinckley Castle

LE100BS

Trinity Lane

LE101WB

Upper Bond Street

LE101JB

Spa Lane

LE100DU

Factory Road

LE101RT

Upper Bond Street

LE101EE

Queens Road

LE101DX

Hill Street

LE109HH

Hinckley Castle

LE101EF

Queens Road

LE101HJ

London Road

LE101HW

New Buildings

LE100BJ

Trinity Lane

LE101ZL

Station Road

LE109UE

Hinckley Castle

LE101XH

Mistral Close

LE101QS

Jefferies Close

LE101RW

Upper Bond Street

LE100HP

Stanley Road

LE109RU

Hinckley Castle

LE100BH

Trinity Lane

LE109HJ

Hinckley Castle

LE100DL

Edward Street

LE100HJ

King Richard Road

LE100HR

Stanley Road

LE109EU

Station Road

LE100BA

Regent Street

LE101RB

Spencer Street

Data Sources

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