House prices in Hinckley and Bosworth
The median price paid for a home in Hinckley and Bosworth was £255,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,578 sales. House prices in Hinckley and Bosworth fell 3.8% in the year to September 2026, and are 10.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Hinckley and Bosworth was 7% higher than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in Hinckley and Bosworth was £934 a month in August 2026, 3.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). Hinckley and Bosworth had 6.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Hinckley and Bosworth stands out
- Hinckley and Bosworth has the 22nd most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.24 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
- In the year ending June 2025, Hinckley and Bosworth had the 25th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +15.6 per 1,000 residents.
- Prices in Hinckley and Bosworth had the 26th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (−3.8%).
House prices in Hinckley and Bosworth
The median price paid in Hinckley and Bosworth was £255,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,578 sales, or £3,005 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £370,000 | 510 | £3,333 | −0.9% | +13.8% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £246,500 | 640 | £3,015 | +0.6% | +16.3% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £190,000 | 334 | £2,500 | −3.9% | +12.8% | £180,500 |
| Flats | £129,000 | 94 | £2,274 | +3.2% | +11.0% | £126,500 |
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley and Bosworth | £255,000 | −3.8% | +10.9% | £3,005 | −2.9% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Hinckley and Bosworth sold for a median £3,005 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 8% higher than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
Hinckley and Bosworth has the 130th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −3.8% change over the year is the 26th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 3rd biggest fall of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in Hinckley and Bosworth
1,447 homes were sold in Hinckley and Bosworth in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.24 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Hinckley and Bosworth were 2.5% down on the year before and 29.4% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 22nd most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd most of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
People moving in and out in Hinckley and Bosworth
In the year ending June 2025, 7,211 people moved to Hinckley and Bosworth from elsewhere in the UK and 5,395 moved away, a net gain of 1,816 (15.6 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Leicester 1,023
- Blaby 935
- Nuneaton and Bedworth 676
Most moved out to
- Blaby 539
- North West Leicestershire 429
- Nuneaton and Bedworth 366
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in Hinckley and Bosworth
The average private rent in Hinckley and Bosworth was £934 a month in August 2026, 3.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in Hinckley and Bosworth are 37.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Hinckley and Bosworth has the 115th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 14th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Crime in Hinckley and Bosworth
The police recorded 7,057 crimes in Hinckley and Bosworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Hinckley and Bosworth fell 2.2% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 10.7% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.59 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.27 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.86 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.48 |
Hinckley and Bosworth has the 78th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 10th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Hinckley and Bosworth
Hinckley and Bosworth is the 79th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 218th |
| Income | 211th |
| Employment | 189th |
| Education and skills | 182nd |
| Health | 178th |
| Crime | 178th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 206th |
| Living environment | 254th |
Broadband and mobile in Hinckley and Bosworth
83.6% of premises in Hinckley and Bosworth can get gigabit broadband and 98.7% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 75.9% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 98th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
80.1% of premises in Hinckley and Bosworth get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Hinckley and Bosworth
How much does a house cost in Hinckley and Bosworth?
The median price paid for a home in Hinckley and Bosworth was £255,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £370,000; semi-detached £246,500; terraced £190,000; flats £129,000.
Are house prices in Hinckley and Bosworth going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Hinckley and Bosworth fell 3.8%, and over five years it rose 10.9%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Hinckley and Bosworth?
The average private rent in Hinckley and Bosworth was £934 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £639; 2 bed £844; 3 bed £1,029; 4+ bed £1,412.
Is Hinckley and Bosworth a safe place to live?
Hinckley and Bosworth had 6.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 78th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Hinckley and Bosworth?
75.9% of premises in Hinckley and Bosworth can get full fibre and 83.6% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Nuneaton and Bedworth 13 km
- Blaby 14 km
- North Warwickshire 15 km
- Tamworth 18 km
- North West Leicestershire 18 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.