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LE6 0BW

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Detailed insights for LE6 0BW

Overview

Postcode LE6 0BW is located in an urban city, within the Groby ward of Hinckley and Bosworth in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Groby East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Groby East is £61,771 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
70.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Groby East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,538 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Groby East has an average crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.6%

Approximately 70.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Groby East is £61,771 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LE6 0BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Groby East near LE6 0BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
4,523.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.06(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.54(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.54(-44%)
Public order
4.45(-36%)
Vehicle crime
3.18(-23%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
92.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.9%
Other Black
3
1.42%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.95%
Total population: 211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
42.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
16.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.96%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.96%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
49.02%
Other social rented
22
21.57%
Owns with a mortgage
17
16.67%
Owns outright
12
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
0.98%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Groby

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£239K – £378K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Groby area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £537,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Groby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£385,000£321
Semi-Detached24£268,500£328
Terraced16£250,000£296
Flats2£198,475£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Groby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Groby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£183,000£125,000
2017£235,000£189,000£179,625
2018£293,000£195,000£154,500
2019£297,000£208,750£185,000
2020£283,500£220,000£194,500
2021£317,000£240,000£230,000
2022£356,000£278,750£240,000
2023£380,000£250,000£220,000
2024£358,500£252,500£225,000
2025£370,000£265,000£258,000
2026£380,000£273,500£251,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Groby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Groby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£244£223
2017£234£236£213
2018£257£225£207
2019£263£262£237
2020£254£265£252
2021£279£293£235
2022£326£321£279
2023£323£319£340
2024£313£321£277
2025£335£313£286
2026£330£317£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Groby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Groby in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE6 0BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE6 0BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202624, Parklands Avenue, Leicester, LE6 0BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
08 May 202615, Parklands Avenue, Leicester, LE6 0BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£272,000
07 Feb 202516, Parklands Avenue, Leicester, LE6 0BLTerracedFreehold£296,000
28 Nov 202532, Lawnwood Road, Leicester, LE6 0BHDetachedFreehold£325,000
23 May 202534, Lawnwood Road, Leicester, LE6 0BHDetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the LE6 0BW postcode area, located within Groby East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE6 0BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMartinshaw Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBrookvale Groby Learning CampusAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryElizabeth Woodville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE6 0BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE6 0BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodNewtown Linford Lane, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE6 0EAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 LE6 0BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Brett Cartwright

Groby - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Ted Hollick

Groby - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Peter Bedford

Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictHinckley and BosworthE07000132
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid LeicestershireE14001364
WardGrobyE05005486
ParishGrobyE04005497
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Groby EastE02005378
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hinckley and Bosworth 002CE01025848
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE6 0BW

Is LE6 0BW (Groby East) safe?

The area around LE6 0BW records about 49 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. 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LE6 0BW?

The median sale price around LE6 0BW in Groby East is £290,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE6 0BW?

There are 4 schools close to LE6 0BW, including Martinshaw Primary School (Good), Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (Outstanding) and Elizabeth Woodville Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE6 0BW?

LE6 0BW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,538 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE6 0BW (Groby East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire covering LE6 0BW is Peter Bedford (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Martin Brett Cartwright (Liberal Democrats) and Ted Hollick (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.