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About

Holly Hayes ward lies on the eastern edge of Coalville in North West Leicestershire. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing and more recent developments. It is bordered by the B585 Ashby Road to the north and includes the grounds of the former Holly Hayes Hospital. Local amenities are centred around several small parades of shops serving the immediate community.

The ward contains significant green space, including part of the large King Edward VII Memorial Park with its sports facilities. A notable feature is the preserved engine house and chimney of the former Snibston Colliery, a landmark from the area's mining heritage. The surrounding landscape transitions towards the open countryside of Leicestershire, with agricultural land defining its southern boundaries.

Area overview

On average Holly Hayes has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holly Hayes is £45,823 per year. Holly Hayes is home to around 2,590 people, with a population density of about 997.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holly Hayes Population
2,590
Population density
997.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.23(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.05(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.67(+97%)
Public order
13.9(+99%)
Vehicle crime
10.04(+140%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,466
95.32%
Other White
45
1.74%
Indian
12
0.46%
Irish
10
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.39%
Total population: 2,587

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
530
23.86%
No qualifications
459
20.67%
Level 3 (A level)
395
17.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
345
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
227
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 2,221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
536
47.02%
Owns with a mortgage
382
33.51%
Social rents from council
143
12.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
66
5.79%
Other forms of private rent
9
0.79%
Total households: 1,140

Property prices in Holly Hayes

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Holly Hayes area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £362,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holly Hayes 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 Holly Hayes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£325,000
Semi-Detached17£225,000
Terraced5£165,000

10 years median price trend in Holly Hayes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holly Hayes.

Data Sources

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