Station Road is in Hinckley and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE10 1AR is located in the Hinckley Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Hinckley, LE10 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE10 1AA, LE10 1AP, LE10 0QQ, LE10 0QJ, LE10 1AD, LE10 1AJ, LE10 0PL, LE10 0PJ, LE10 1AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE10 1AR is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 48.7% | 45.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 54.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE10 1AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 42.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 37.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 46% | 47.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 12% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 35.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.4% | 92.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 89.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 89.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 232.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% higher than the Hinckley Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Station Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hinckley Castle and the 13th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34A Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2017-09-15 | £994,597 |
LE10 1AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley Station Road , LE10 1AW | 2out of 4 | 313 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Westfield Road , LE10 0LT | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy London Road , LE10 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Parks Primary School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infant School Ashford Road , LE10 0JL | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings High School St Catherine's Close , Burbage LE10 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | 2out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy Stoke Golding , CV13 6HT | 3out of 4 | 4,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Lane Academy Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD | 3out of 4 | 5,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley 27 Station Road , Hinckley LE10 1AP | - not rated | 165 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sketchley School Manor Way , Sketchley LE10 3HT | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovetree School Ferness Road , Hinckley LE10 0TB | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prezzo | 3 The Crescent, Hinckley | 139 yd | |
| Wildwood | 4 The Crescent, Hinckley | 149 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 9 The Crescent, Hinckley | 150 yd | |
| Tarro Lounge | 2 The Crescent, Hinckley | 158 yd | |
| Carters Cafe Lounge | Carters Coffee Lounge, 12 Waterloo Road | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway | The Railway, Station Road | 108 yd | |
| The Courtyard | Eivissa, 9 Waterloo Road | 179 yd | |
| Electric Chapel Ltd | 10 Waterloo Road, Hinckley | 204 yd | |
| Elbow Room Ale And Cider House | 26 Station Road, Hinckley | 228 yd | |
| Princes Feathers | 9 Rugby Road, Hinckley | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack Shack Hinckley | 16A Rugby Road, Hinckley | 215 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 7 The Horsefair, Hinckley | 265 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 14A Rugby Road, Hinckley | 290 yd | |
| Peking Wok | 70 Rugby Road, Hinckley | 290 yd | |
| The Stottie Shoppe And Snack Shack | Unit 2, 16 Rugby Road | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 17 Waterloo Road, Hinckley | 204 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Hawley Road, Hinckley | 261 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 20 Rugby Road, Hinckley | 290 yd | |
| Lidl | 57 Coventry Road, Hinckley | 313 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Holliers Walk | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinckley Squash Club (Closed) Brunel Road | squash courts | 89 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Hinckley) SAINSBURYS SAINSBURYS RUGBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 183 yd |
| Places Gym (Hinckley) STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 191 yd |
| Hinckley Leisure Centre ARGENTS MEAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 371 yd |
| Hinckley Leisure Centre (Closed) Coventry Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Ladies First Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Spa House 10-12 Spa House 10-12 The Lawns | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Brogans Fitness Centre (Closed) New Buildings | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Westfield Junior School WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Westfield Community Centre ROSEMARY WAY | 787 yd | |
| Queens Park (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 815 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.