Holywell Fields is in Hinckley and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE10 1EG is located in the Hinckley De Montfort electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 2012-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holywell Fields, Hinckley, LE10 1EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE10 1EJ, LE10 1EN, LE10 1HH, LE10 1EY, LE10 1JE, LE10 1BL, LE10 1JN, LE10 1EX, LE10 1HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE10 1EG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 47.4% | 49.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE10 1EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 31.6% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 54.7% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 50.6% | 47.5% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 36.5% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23% | 11.9% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 4.1% | -3.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19.2% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 36.2% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 94.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 94% | 93.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 93.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holywell Fields was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Hinckley Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holywell Fields has the 15th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hinckley Castle and the 155th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Holywell Fields, Hinckley, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-09-05 | £245,000 |
| 43 Holywell Fields, Hinckley, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-27 | £284,970 |
| 49 Holywell Fields, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-26 | £373,420 |
| 71 Holywell Fields, Hinckley, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-11-29 | £274,578 |
| 75 Holywell Fields, Hinckley, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-10-17 | £260,024 |
LE10 1EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy London Road , LE10 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Parks Primary School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley Station Road , LE10 1AW | 2out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Westfield Road , LE10 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Church of England Infant School Grove Road , Burbage LE10 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hastings High School St Catherine's Close , Burbage LE10 2QE | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | 2out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Lane Academy Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD | 3out of 4 | 4,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy Stoke Golding , CV13 6HT | 3out of 4 | 4,655 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 | 966 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovetree School Ferness Road , Hinckley LE10 0TB | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sketchley School Manor Way , Sketchley LE10 3HT | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 2,692 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epicurean | 118 Castle Street, Hinckley | 552 yd | |
| Hinckley And District Mencap Society | 46 - 48 Hill Street, Hinckley | 570 yd | |
| Country Crust | 1 Crown Court, Hinckley | 609 yd | |
| Ten2Gallery And Art Cafe | 102 Castle Street, Hinckley | 609 yd | |
| Tea Bar | Hinckley Health Centre, 27 - 31 Hill Street | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Bates | The Holywell Inn, 56A London Road | 109 yd | |
| The New Plough | 24 Leicester Road, Hinckley | 546 yd | |
| Citizens Club Limited | 81 Mount Road, Hinckley | 627 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | 9 New Buildings, Hinckley | 676 yd | |
| Pestle N Mortar | 81 Castle Street, Hinckley | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kullar Fish Bar | 147 London Road, Hinckley | 129 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 20 - 22 Queens Road, Hinckley | 409 yd | |
| Stars 128 | 128 Castle Street, Hinckley | 609 yd | |
| Kingfisher Fish Bar | 2 John Street, Hinckley | 662 yd | |
| 4 Ways Fish And Chips | 15 Derby Road, Hinckley | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 165 - 167 London Road, Hinckley | 129 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Holliers Walk | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Park (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Mount Grace High School (Closed) Leicester Road | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Ladies First Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Spa House 10-12 Spa House 10-12 The Lawns | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Brogans Fitness Centre (Closed) New Buildings | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Hinckley Leisure Centre ARGENTS MEAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Hinckley Academy And John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre BUTT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Hastings High School ST. CATHERINES CLOSE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Empire Fitness DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Places Gym (Hinckley) STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,002 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.