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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 65 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
65
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
30.73(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.34(-39%)
Shoplifting
8.64(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(+1%)
Burglary
6.83(+105%)
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 175 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 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
Flats16£113,500
Detached39£305,000
Terraced27£200,000
Semi-Detached93£244,000

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

LE100NH

Coventry Road

LE100WP

Gometra Close

LE100SD

Battledown Close

LE103BP

Alan Bray Close

LE103EL

Lime Kilns Way

LE100XY

Lyneham Close

LE100WZ

Faray Drive

LE100UW

Brenfield Drive

LE100XN

Clifton Way

LE103DS

Newton Road

LE100HW

Sandy Walk

LE103FN

Starling Close

LE100SX

Gosford Drive

LE100FD

Long Meadow Drive

LE103FD

Stock Dove Close

LE103BS

Dodwells Bridge Industrial Estate

LE100XF

Lamford Close

LE100BZ

Paddock Way

LE100SL

Cumbrae Drive

LE100WY

Oronsay Close

LE100RS

Crosskirk Road

LE100SP

Kintyre Close

LE103FE

Jackdaw Close

LE103BN

Jacknell Close

LE100TD

Ramsey Close

LE100RU

Leysmill Close

LE100SU

Stirling Avenue

LE100FA

Livia Close

LE100HU

Wykin Road

LE100UF

Riddon Drive

LE100FJ

Paddock Way

LE103DJ

Harrowbrook Road

LE100YF

Walcote Close

LE100QS

Greyhound Croft

LE100NL

Hadrian Close

LE100RZ

Wye Close

LE100SA

Lossiemouth Road

LE100SS

Lundy Close

LE100WL

Samphrey Close

LE100NU

Paddock Way

LE100HN

Preston Road

LE100EU

Clives Way

LE100XW

Bosworth Close

LE100SN

Farneway

LE100PA

Sunnydale Crescent

LE103DU

Fleming Road

LE100YJ

Sansome Drive

LE103EG

Nutts Lane

LE100SE

Ferness Road

LE100XU

Soar Way

LE100SG

Bardsey Close

LE100UJ

Leven Close

LE100DF

Milfoil Close

LE100HF

Hollycroft

LE100HD

Henry Street

LE103BE

Maple Drive

LE103ED

Watling Street

LE103FL

Lapwing Drive

LE100TT

Gowrie Close

LE100RX

Cromarty Drive

LE100DD

Whitworth Avenue

LE100SW

Brosdale Drive

LE100RW

Freswick Close

LE100RY

Dove Close

LE100GW

Overlord Drive

LE100UD

Lomond Close

LE100FQ

Bunneys Meadow

LE103BT

Venture Court

LE100NT

Nutts Lane

LE100DE

Canal Way

LE100UN

Lochmore Way

LE100US

Roston Drive

LE100HZ

Palmer Road

LE100XJ

Seaforth Drive

LE100TZ

Lochmore Drive

LE100TW

Outlands Drive

LE100PG

Rydal Close

LE100TX

Brodick Road

LE100UR

Glenbarr Close

LE103UJ

Newton Road

LE100YQ

Odstone Drive

LE100TY

Lochmore Close

LE100EX

Frederick Avenue

LE100TP

Kenmore Drive

LE100UH

Torridon Way

LE100TR

Dunblane Way

LE100WT

Shapinsay Drive

LE100YG

Lawton Close

LE100WF

Kinross Way

LE100UZ

Clifton Way

LE100FP

Pinfold Close

LE100XG

Linwood Close

LE100FT

Long Meadow Drive

LE100NR

Langdale Road

LE100XH

Wensum Close

LE100NF

Coventry Road

LE103BX

Dodwells Road

LE100XZ

Barlestone Drive

LE100NJ

Coventry Road

LE103EP

Rook Close

Data Sources

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