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Hinckley West

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About

Hinckley West encompasses a mix of residential streets and local commercial hubs, primarily centred around the A47 Leicester Road. The area is largely residential, featuring a range of housing types from inter-war semis to more modern developments. Its western edge is bordered by the Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal, which provides a linear green corridor for walking and cycling.

The area functions as a practical suburb, with essential amenities like supermarkets and schools serving the community. It is distinct from the town centre, offering a quieter pace. The local geography is subtly defined by the canal and the gentle slopes towards the town's central areas, with the railway line marking a clear boundary to the east.

Area overview

On average Hinckley West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hinckley West is £50,770 per year. There are 2 schools in Hinckley West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hinckley West is home to around 9,957 people, with a population density of about 2,387.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hinckley West Population
9,957
Population density
2,387.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.74(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.84(-40%)
Shoplifting
9.64(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.43(0%)
Other theft
7.13(+23%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,949
89.89%
Other White
380
3.82%
Indian
124
1.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
73
0.73%
African
62
0.62%
Total population: 9,956

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,137
26.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,545
19.14%
No qualifications
1,503
18.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,215
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
967
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 8,073

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,696
39.3%
Owns outright
1,431
33.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
616
14.27%
Other social rented
232
5.38%
Social rents from council
203
4.7%
Total households: 4,316

Property prices in Hinckley West

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 in Hinckley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hinckley West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£319,250
Flats16£115,000
Semi-Detached94£239,000
Terraced27£200,000

10 years median price trend in Hinckley West

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

All postcodes in Hinckley West

LE100US

Roston Drive

LE100UL

Melrose Close

LE100NF

Coventry Road

LE100RP

Stadium Lane

LE100SN

Farneway

LE100UY

Moray Close

LE100TT

Gowrie Close

LE100FX

Greyhound Croft

LE100HF

Hollycroft

LE100WH

Juno Close

LE100XD

Deveron Way

LE100YL

Sansome Drive

LE100DD

Whitworth Avenue

LE100HB

Henry Street

LE100SU

Stirling Avenue

LE100WN

Kilmarie Close

LE100WR

Laxford Close

LE100FY

Beams Meadow

LE100NJ

Coventry Road

LE100PG

Rydal Close

LE100SL

Cumbrae Drive

LE100XZ

Barlestone Drive

LE103BE

Maple Drive

LE103FQ

Skylark Road

LE100NP

Eskdale Road

LE100XF

Lamford Close

LE100BF

Jovian Drive

LE100UT

Glenbarr Drive

LE103DE

Faraday Road

LE100RY

Dove Close

LE100ES

Beryl Avenue

LE100HQ

Hollycroft

LE100UU

Rannoch Close

LE103DG

Fleming Road

LE103FB

Sparrow Close

LE100SS

Lundy Close

LE100TD

Ramsey Close

LE100TU

Brodick Close

LE100DA

Whitworth Avenue

LE100TJ

Walney Close

LE100XU

Soar Way

LE100FS

Long Meadow Drive

LE100PB

Sunnydale Road

LE100QG

Hinckley Clarendon

LE100SD

Battledown Close

LE100TW

Outlands Drive

LE100YZ

Kilberry Close

LE103BS

Dodwells Bridge Industrial Estate

LE100WZ

Faray Drive

LE103DS

Newton Road

LE103ET

Partridge Road

LE100EY

Gwendoline Avenue

LE103EP

Rook Close

LE100FJ

Paddock Way

LE100RT

Marywell Close

LE100SW

Brosdale Drive

LE103BF

Marina Court

LE103UJ

Newton Road

LE100HU

Wykin Road

LE100SA

Lossiemouth Road

LE100XS

Avon Walk

LE103BN

Jacknell Close

LE100FH

West Hyde

LE100SP

Kintyre Close

LE103EG

Nutts Lane

LE103FL

Lapwing Drive

LE100HA

Henry Street

LE103BT

Venture Court

LE103QQ

Nutt's Lane

LE103FN

Starling Close

LE100RU

Leysmill Close

LE100WF

Kinross Way

LE100FD

Long Meadow Drive

LE100HD

Henry Street

LE100TS

Hamilton Close

LE100UH

Torridon Way

LE100WJ

Mulberry Way

LE100WL

Samphrey Close

LE100XR

Weston Close

LE103FD

Stock Dove Close

LE100ET

Brame Road

LE100RW

Freswick Close

LE100RZ

Wye Close

LE100UX

Brechin Close

LE100XA

Aulton Crescent

LE100FT

Long Meadow Drive

LE100UF

Riddon Drive

LE100WP

Gometra Close

LE100XL

Erskine Close

LE103BX

Dodwells Road

LE103DU

Fleming Road

LE100GW

Overlord Drive

LE100NB

Coventry Road

LE100UZ

Clifton Way

LE100TZ

Lochmore Drive

LE103FP

Hinckley Clarendon

LE100NU

Paddock Way

LE100NT

Nutts Lane

LE100SE

Ferness Road

LE100UR

Glenbarr Close

Data Sources

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