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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
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
44.4(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.96(+71%)
Public order
10.04(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.49(+14%)
Vehicle crime
6.56(+59%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£226K – £299K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Holly Hayes area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holly Hayes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£312,500£306
Semi-Detached20£235,000£260
Terraced2£142,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holly Hayes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holly Hayes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,700£153,000£150,000
2017£185,000£149,500£118,000
2018£212,500£161,000£110,000
2019£210,500£182,000£125,000
2020£236,250£170,000£109,000
2021£265,000£210,000£137,750
2022£320,000£226,500£140,000
2023£285,000£236,000£175,000
2024£295,000£225,000£152,500
2025£295,000£232,500£165,000
2026£300,000£235,000£119,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holly Hayes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holly Hayes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£150£172
2017£189£166£133
2018£202£176£135
2019£214£189£143
2020£229£195£129
2021£256£215£158
2022£257£252£190
2023£302£261£173
2024£241£236£221
2025£284£247£187
2026£328£279£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holly Hayes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holly Hayes in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Holly Hayes

Is Holly Hayes safe?

Holly Hayes records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Holly Hayes?

The median sale price in Holly Hayes is £245,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Holly Hayes?

Holly Hayes scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Holly Hayes sits around rank 20,639 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Holly Hayes?

The average household income in Holly Hayes is around £45,823 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Holly Hayes?

Holly Hayes is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tony Gillard (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.