Postcode LE9 8WZ is located in an urban city, within the Earl Shilton ward of Hinckley and Bosworth in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Earl Shilton area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Earl Shilton is £46,831 per year. The nearest station is Hinckley (Leics) located about 3.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Earl Shilton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Earl Shilton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Earl Shilton is £46,831 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE9 8WZ.
Earl Shilton near LE9 8WZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hinckley (Leics) located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Earl Shilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £1,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £192,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £100,000 |
| Detached | 42 | £322,500 |
10 year median price trend in Earl Shilton
In the LE9 8WZ postcode area, located within Earl Shilton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE9 8WZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Wood Street, Earl Shilton, LE9 7ND | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Mini-Me | Hurst Road, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE9 7GF | Walking directions to Mini-Me |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | High Street, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE9 7LR | Walking directions to Nisa |
Annual council tax rates for Hinckley and Bosworth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE9 8WZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna Barbara Weightman
Earl Shilton - Elected 4 May 2023
Claire Marie Allen
Earl Shilton - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard George Allen
Earl Shilton - Elected 4 May 2023
Luke Evans
Hinckley and Bosworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.