Sandy Walk is in Hinckley and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE10 0HW is located in the Hinckley Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Walk, Hinckley, LE10 0HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE10 0HF, LE10 0SQ, LE10 0TP, LE10 0SD, LE10 0HQ, LE10 0SR, LE10 0TB, LE10 0SL, LE10 0SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE10 0HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 49.2% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47% | 50.8% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.1% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 48.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13% | 10.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 36.3% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 41.2% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 17.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 22.1% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 10% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 21.2% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.6% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 98.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Walk was 165.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% higher than the Hinckley Clarendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Walk has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hinckley Clarendon and the 24th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White House Sandy Walk, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-09-24 | £521,724 |
| 3 Sandy Walk, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 1999-03-29 | £431,721 |
LE10 0HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE10 0HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School, Burbage Sketchley Road , Burbage LE10 2DY | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battling Brook Primary School Frederick Avenue , LE10 0EX | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Primary School Towers Drive , LE10 0ZD | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Parks Primary School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley Station Road , LE10 1AW | 2out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy London Road , LE10 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | 2out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hastings High School St Catherine's Close , Burbage LE10 2QE | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy Stoke Golding , CV13 6HT | 3out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Lane Academy Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD | 3out of 4 | 4,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College Hinckley Road , CV11 6BH | - not rated | 5,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovetree School Ferness Road , Hinckley LE10 0TB | - not rated | 251 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley 27 Station Road , Hinckley LE10 1AP | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sketchley School Manor Way , Sketchley LE10 3HT | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley Club For Young People | Green Towers, Richmond Road | 648 yd | |
| Rendezvous Meeting Room | Vision House, 119 Factory Road | 834 yd | |
| Hinckley And District Museum Ltd | 30 Lower Bond Street, Hinckley | 857 yd | |
| Silchar Indian Dining | Silchar, 13A Lower Bond Street | 858 yd | |
| Aramark Ltd At North Warwick And South Leicester College | North Warwickshire And Hinckley College, Lower Bond Street | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wykin And District Social Club Ltd | Frederick Avenue, Hinckley | 500 yd | |
| Jackie's Bar | Hinckley Club For Young People, Green Towers | 648 yd | |
| Queens Head | 40 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley | 796 yd | |
| The Black Horse | Black Horse Inn, 44 Upper Bond Street | 797 yd | |
| Duke Of Rutland | Lower Bond Street, Hinckley | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Chippy | Unit 5, 10 Clifton Way | 686 yd | |
| Tudor Road Fish And Chip Bar | Tudor Road Fish And Chip Bar Deva House, Tudor Road | 794 yd | |
| Kam Ying Chinese Takeaway | Kam Ying Cantonese Takeaway, 53 - 55 Upper Bond Street | 836 yd | |
| One A Pizza House | 27 The Borough, Hinckley | 1,037 yd | |
| 2 For 1 Pizza Place | 19 Regent Street, Hinckley | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 20 Clifton Way, Hinckley | 686 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, 2 Cloverfield | 736 yd | |
| Lidl | 57 Coventry Road, Hinckley | 1,073 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Holliers Walk | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battling Brook Primary School FREDERICK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Wykin Social Club FREDERICK AVENUE | 477 yd | |
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Hinckley Club For Young People (Closed) Stoke Road | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Clarendon Park Roston Drive | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Hinckley Club For Young People GREEN TOWERS GREEN TOWERS RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Richmond Park Richmond Road | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Empire Fitness DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Hinckley Leisure Centre (Closed) Coventry Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 982 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.