Postcode insights

LE9 8HY

Howard Close

Barwell

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Detailed insights for LE9 8HY

Overview

Postcode LE9 8HY is located in an urban city, within the Barwell ward of Hinckley and Bosworth in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Barwell area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barwell is £47,032 per year. The nearest station is Hinckley (Leics), about 2.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barwell Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Barwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Barwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Barwell is £47,032 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE9 8HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Barwell near LE9 8HY 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE9 8HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBarwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Barwell Park
0.2 miKirkby ParkSmallWalking directions to Kirkby Park
0.3 miBoston Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Boston Way Park

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
5,221.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.26(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.01(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.97(+47%)
Other theft
6.93(+22%)
Public order
6.93(0%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
330
93.22%
African
10
2.82%
Other White
5
1.41%
Other
5
1.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.85%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
26.19%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.37%
No qualifications
47
15.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.59%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
41.45%
Owns with a mortgage
46
30.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
21.05%
Other social rented
9
5.92%
Shared ownership
2
1.32%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Barwell

Median price£217,500
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £255K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £254 per square foot) in Barwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£300,000£271
Semi-Detached49£220,000£272
Terraced31£175,000£229
Flats8£102,500£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£85,500£150,000£112,500
2017£217,500£80,750£154,500£124,995
2018£215,000£76,975£161,000£128,250
2019£225,000£97,500£168,000£137,500
2020£230,000£80,500£177,500£134,475
2021£287,500£82,000£191,000£153,000
2022£290,000£90,000£220,000£169,000
2023£300,000£108,750£215,000£180,000
2024£300,000£90,000£210,000£173,500
2025£300,000£102,000£220,000£177,000
2026£297,500£128,000£220,000£171,200
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£116£168£141
2017£209£199£176£160
2018£211£133£194£173
2019£220£137£200£175
2020£238£162£209£161
2021£255£148£230£205
2022£283£171£249£213
2023£278£161£268£217
2024£285£189£257£222
2025£274£173£264£235
2026£252£202£274£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE9 8HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE9 8HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202526, Cumberland Way, Leicester, LE9 8HXDetachedFreehold£385,000
30 Jan 202668, Stapleton Lane, Leicester, LE9 8HESemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
19 Sept 202559, Stapleton Lane, Leicester, LE9 8HESemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
11 Aug 202561, Stapleton Lane, Leicester, LE9 8HESemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
09 Dec 20251A, Hazel Way, Leicester, LE9 8GPDetachedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the LE9 8HY postcode area, located within Barwell, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE9 8HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBarwell Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBarwell Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableThe Fusion AcademyFree schools special

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE9 8HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE9 8HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodMalt Mill Bank, Barwell, LE9 8GTWalking 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 LE9 8HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charlotte Elizabeth Green

Barwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Hazel Smith

Barwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Michael Simmons

Barwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Luke Evans

Hinckley and Bosworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictHinckley and BosworthE07000132
Parliamentary ConstituencyHinckley and BosworthE14001288
WardBarwellE05005481
ParishBarwellE04005514
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BarwellE02005383
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hinckley and Bosworth 007AE01025821
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about LE9 8HY

Is LE9 8HY (Barwell) safe?

The area around LE9 8HY records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 LE9 8HY?

The median sale price around LE9 8HY in Barwell is £217,500 (about £254 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE9 8HY?

There are 7 schools close to LE9 8HY, including Barwell Infant School (Good), Barwell Church of England Academy and The Fusion Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE9 8HY?

LE9 8HY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,942 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE9 8HY (Barwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hinckley and Bosworth covering LE9 8HY is Luke Evans (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Charlotte Elizabeth Green (Labour and Co-operative Party), Hazel Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michael Simmons (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.