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LE10 1EE

Queens Road

Hinckley Castle

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Detailed insights for LE10 1EE

Overview

Postcode LE10 1EE is located in an urban city, within the Hinckley Castle ward of Hinckley and Bosworth in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Hinckley Central area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hinckley Central is £44,059 per year. The nearest station is Hinckley (Leics), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Argents Mead.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Hinckley Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,132 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hinckley Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hinckley Central is £44,059 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 247 ft away from LE10 1EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Hinckley Central near LE10 1EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hinckley (Leics) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE10 1EE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hinckley (Leics)

N/A

Walking directions to Hinckley (Leics)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE10 1EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miArgents MeadSmallWalking directions to Argents Mead

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
4,546.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.67(+43%)
Shoplifting
8(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.67(-61%)
Drugs
3.33(+14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
85.32%
Other White
37
10.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.83%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.83%
Other
3
0.83%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
22.64%
No qualifications
66
22.3%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
17.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
40.52%
Owns outright
30
19.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
19.61%
Social rents from council
19
12.42%
Other social rented
7
4.58%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Hinckley Castle

Median price£197,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £257K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Hinckley Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hinckley Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£347,500£300
Semi-Detached25£257,000£280
Terraced45£185,000£206
Flats19£125,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hinckley Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hinckley Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,495£168,450£160,000£122,500
2017£283,495£116,498£184,950£138,000
2018£292,495£104,975£207,500£129,500
2019£276,500£110,000£190,000£138,250
2020£300,000£114,500£187,000£149,975
2021£302,475£125,000£209,000£168,000
2022£302,475£122,250£251,000£190,000
2023£357,750£132,000£240,500£178,750
2024£302,500£126,000£279,000£165,000
2025£407,500£115,750£266,000£192,500
2026£346,250£130,000£252,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hinckley Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hinckley Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£263£167£154
2017£238£223£193£152
2018£252£183£194£154
2019£244£165£194£161
2020£256£201£207£155
2021£281£184£217£173
2022£289£199£266£218
2023£279£243£251£201
2024£265£209£252£190
2025£281£206£265£206
2026£347£191£275£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hinckley Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hinckley Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE10 1EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE10 1EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20269, Princess Road, Hinckley, LE10 1EATerracedFreehold£185,000
16 May 202539, Princess Road, Hinckley, LE10 1EADetachedFreehold£252,000
02 May 202511, Princess Road, Hinckley, LE10 1EATerracedFreehold£187,500
31 Mar 202527, Princess Road, Hinckley, LE10 1EASemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
23 Feb 20265, Clarence Road, Hinckley, LE10 1DPTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the LE10 1EE postcode area, located within Hinckley Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE10 1EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySaint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHastings High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableR.E.A.L Independent Schools HinckleyOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE10 1EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE10 1EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miRam General StoreQueen's Road, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 1EFWalking directions to Ram General Store
0.2 miTesco ExpressParson's Lane, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 1XTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miAldiHolliers Walk, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 1PRWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hinckley and Bosworth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,536
Band B£1,792
Band C£2,048
Band D£2,304
Band E£2,816
Band F£3,328
Band G£3,840
Band H£4,608

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE10 1EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Linda Joyce Mullaney

Hinckley Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Stuart Lee Bray

Hinckley Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Luke Evans

Hinckley and Bosworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictHinckley and BosworthE07000132
Parliamentary ConstituencyHinckley and BosworthE14001288
WardHinckley CastleE05005487
ParishHinckley and Bosworth, unparished areaE43000105
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hinckley CentralE02005386
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hinckley and Bosworth 010AE01025850
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE10 1EE

Is LE10 1EE (Hinckley Central) safe?

The area around LE10 1EE records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near LE10 1EE?

The median sale price around LE10 1EE in Hinckley Central is £197,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE10 1EE?

There are 12 schools close to LE10 1EE, including Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good), Hastings High School (Good) and R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE10 1EE?

The closest station to LE10 1EE is Hinckley (Leics), about 771 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE10 1EE?

LE10 1EE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,132 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE10 1EE (Hinckley Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hinckley and Bosworth covering LE10 1EE is Luke Evans (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Linda Joyce Mullaney (Liberal Democrats) and Stuart Lee Bray (Liberal Democrats).

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.