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Stoke Golding, Higham & Fenny Drayton

About

Stoke Golding, Higham and Fenny Drayton form a rural area of villages north of Hinckley, characterised by farmland and historic settlements. The landscape is defined by the Ashby Canal, which passes through Stoke Golding and Fenny Drayton, providing a linear waterway corridor. These communities are connected by narrow country lanes and retain a strong agricultural presence, with fields separating each distinct village centre.

The area holds significant historical importance, as Stoke Golding is widely regarded as the site where Henry Tudor was crowned King Henry VII in 1485, immediately after the Battle of Bosworth. Fenny Drayton is notable as the birthplace of George Fox, the founder of the Quaker movement. Local architecture includes medieval church spires and traditional brick and half-timbered farmhouses, reflecting the area's long-standing heritage.

Area overview

On average Stoke Golding, Higham & Fenny Drayton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stoke Golding, Higham & Fenny Drayton is £59,598 per year. There are 8 schools in Stoke Golding, Higham & Fenny Drayton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Stoke Golding, Higham & Fenny Drayton is home to around 7,406 people, with a population density of about 108.7 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stoke Golding, Higham & Fenny Drayton Population

7,406

Population density

108.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.23(-47%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.16(-58%)

Other theft

6.08(+7%)

Public order

5.27(-24%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.86(-35%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

6,848

92.45%

Other White

173

2.34%

Indian

0.92%

Other Asian

0.68%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.55%

Total population: 7,407

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,990

32.22%

Level 3 (A level)

1,134

18.36%

No qualifications

963

15.59%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

921

14.91%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

627

10.15%

Total 16+ residents: 6,177

Housing

Owns outright

1,356

44.74%

Owns with a mortgage

1,091

35.99%

Private landlord or letting agency

310

10.23%

Other social rented

102

3.37%

Social rents from council

3.04%

Total households: 3,031

Property prices in Stoke Golding, Higham & Fenny Drayton

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £333,000 in Stoke Golding, Higham & Fenny Drayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Stoke Golding, Higham & Fenny Drayton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	31	£282,000	£205,000	£257,500	£323,500	£485,500
Terraced	7	£240,000	£216,485	£229,950	£274,750	£317,100
Flats	1	£222,500	£222,500	£222,500	£222,500	£222,500
Detached	56	£377,500	£275,000	£325,625	£500,000	£638,750

10 years median price trend in Stoke Golding, Higham & Fenny Drayton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Stoke Golding, Higham & Fenny Drayton

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