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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

LE100WS

Coldstream Close

LE100GY

Gold Close

LE100XG

Linwood Close

LE103DT

Nuffield Road

LE100BZ

Paddock Way

LE100FP

Pinfold Close

LE100YG

Lawton Close

LE100YQ

Odstone Drive

LE100EZ

Gwendoline Avenue

LE100NL

Hadrian Close

LE100XP

Roston Drive

LE100YE

Brascote Road

LE103FE

Jackdaw Close

LE100WU

Omaha Drive

LE103DZ

Whittle Road

LE100PA

Sunnydale Crescent

LE100SF

Ferness Close

LE100SQ

Bearsden Crescent

LE100EU

Clives Way

LE100TP

Kenmore Drive

LE100FA

Livia Close

LE100FG

Merry Hurst Place

LE100XJ

Seaforth Drive

LE103BZ

Dodwells Road

LE103FJ

Lapwing Drive

LE100XB

Aulton Way

LE100BE

Gallus Drive

LE100UG

Riddon Drive

LE100XN

Clifton Way

LE100YF

Walcote Close

LE100UB

Embleton Close

LE103DJ

Harrowbrook Road

LE100FL

Applebees Meadow

LE100RX

Cromarty Drive

LE100YD

Severn Avenue

LE100TB

Ferness Road

LE103BH

Maple Drive

LE100UN

Lochmore Way

LE100XW

Bosworth Close

LE100DF

Milfoil Close

LE100XY

Lyneham Close

LE100NW

Eskdale Road

LE100SX

Gosford Drive

LE100WY

Oronsay Close

LE100HW

Sandy Walk

LE103EL

Lime Kilns Way

LE100TX

Brodick Road

LE100WQ

Overlord Drive

LE103FG

Turtle Dove Close

LE100WT

Shapinsay Drive

LE103EJ

Hammonds Way

LE100NS

Langdale Road

LE100TY

Lochmore Close

LE100WX

Copinsay Close

LE103BY

Brindley Road

LE100SG

Bardsey Close

LE100FQ

Bunneys Meadow

LE100XH

Wensum Close

LE100YJ

Sansome Drive

LE103EQ

Nutt's Lane

LE100FW

Applebees Walk

LE100NH

Coventry Road

LE100SZ

Armadale Close

LE100XQ

Clifton Court

LE100FB

Marcian Close

LE100UP

Crammond Close

LE100UW

Brenfield Drive

LE100WE

Utah Close

LE100NR

Langdale Road

LE100TR

Dunblane Way

LE100HZ

Palmer Road

LE100YH

Lovetts Close

LE103BP

Alan Bray Close

LE103ED

Watling Street

LE100EX

Frederick Avenue

LE100QS

Greyhound Croft

LE103FA

Partridge Road

LE100HN

Preston Road

LE100DE

Canal Way

LE100NQ

Coventry Road

LE100PD

Dale End Close

LE103FH

Hinckley Clarendon

LE100FU

Long Meadow Drive

LE100RS

Crosskirk Road

LE100UQ

Roston Drive

LE100WG

Florian Way

LE100TN

Outlands Drive

LE100UD

Lomond Close

LE100UJ

Leven Close

Data Sources

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