Postcode insights

LE10 1HP

Hinckley Castle

Hinckley and Bosworth

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Detailed insights for LE10 1HP

Overview

Postcode LE10 1HP 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 257.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× 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 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Argents Mead.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
258
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Hinckley Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,796 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hinckley Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 257.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE10 1HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Hinckley Central near LE10 1HP 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 1HP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hinckley (Leics)

N/A

Walking directions to Hinckley (Leics)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE10 1HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miArgents MeadSmallWalking directions to Argents Mead

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
6,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
134.54(+291%)
Public order
45.68(+560%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.17(+156%)
Shoplifting
21.08(+143%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.58(+163%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
83.7%
Other White
29
9.09%
Indian
5
1.57%
African
4
1.25%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.94%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
29.56%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.98%
No qualifications
50
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
37.97%
Owns with a mortgage
45
28.48%
Owns outright
40
25.32%
Other forms of private rent
11
6.96%
Social rents from council
2
1.27%
Total households: 158

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 1HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE10 1HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 20262, Gladstone Terrace, Hinckley, LE10 1HETerracedFreehold£200,000
30 Mar 202624, The Lawns, Hinckley, LE10 1DYTerracedFreehold£200,000
16 Feb 20261, Bosworth House, Priory Walk, Hinckley, LE10 1JTFlatsLeasehold£150,000
23 Apr 202518, Bosworth House, Priory Walk, Hinckley, LE10 1JTFlatsLeasehold£135,000
26 Sept 202533, London Road, Hinckley, LE10 1HQTerracedFreehold£152,000

Schools

In the LE10 1HP postcode area, located within Hinckley Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary School, HinckleyVoluntary controlled school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE10 1HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE10 1HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiHolliers Walk, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 1PRWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miRam General StoreQueen's Road, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 1EFWalking directions to Ram General Store
0.3 miNisa LocalAlma Road, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 1QFWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miPolskie PrzysmakiRegent Street, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 0ADWalking directions to Polskie Przysmaki
0.4 miTesco ExpressParson's Lane, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 1XTWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 1HP, 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 010BE01025852
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2015-03-01

Frequently asked questions about LE10 1HP

Is LE10 1HP (Hinckley Central) safe?

The area around LE10 1HP records about 258 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1HP?

The median sale price around LE10 1HP 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 1HP?

There are 11 schools close to LE10 1HP, including Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good), St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley (Good) and R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE10 1HP?

The closest station to LE10 1HP is Hinckley (Leics), about 865 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE10 1HP?

LE10 1HP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,796 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hinckley and Bosworth covering LE10 1HP 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.