Harwood Drive is in Hinckley and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE10 1UH is located in the Hinckley De Montfort electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harwood Drive, Hinckley, LE10 1UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE10 1UJ, LE10 1UL, LE10 1UN, LE10 1TU, LE10 1TT, LE10 1TX, LE10 1TS, LE10 1XN, LE10 1SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE10 1UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1UH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 29% | 27% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 62.4% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 50.5% | 46.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 15.2% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 14.1% | 15.4% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 13.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 33.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97% | 95.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95% | 94.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 94.7% | 94.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harwood Drive was 5.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.4% lower than the Hinckley De Montfort average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harwood Drive has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hinckley De Montfort and the 4th lowest crime rate of 358 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Harwood Drive, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2021-11-12 | £325,918 |
| 21 Harwood Drive, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2020-11-27 | £327,876 |
| 29 Harwood Drive, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-08-12 | £322,883 |
| 33 Harwood Drive, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £239,400 | 2017-12-14 | £332,626 |
| 25 Harwood Drive, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2016-12-22 | £270,033 |
LE10 1UH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE10 1UH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell Church of England Academy High Street , Barwell LE9 8DS | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Church of England Junior School High Street , Barwell LE9 8DS | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Parks Primary School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Primary School Stoke Road , LE10 3EA | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Primary School Towers Drive , LE10 0ZD | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hinckley School Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cleveland College Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cleveland College Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace High School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hinckley College London Road , LE10 1HQ | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Stoke Road , Wykin Road LE10 0EA | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe | Barwell Lane, Hinckley | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Road Sports Club | Hangmans Lane, Hinckley | 629 yd | |
| Leicester Road Football Club Limited | Leicester Road Football Club, Leicester Road | 909 yd | |
| Dyals Venue | Greene King Stadium, Leicester Road Football Ground | 909 yd | |
| Hinckley Golf Club | Leicester Road, Hinckley | 909 yd | |
| Hinckley Rugby Club | Leicester Road, Hinckley | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Stone | 78 Ashby Road, Hinckley | 814 yd | |
| Ashby Road Newsagents | Ashby Road Post Office, 80 Ashby Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Barwell Lane, Hinckley | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swallows Green HARWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 75 yd |
| Ashby Road Sports Club ASHBY ROAD | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Hinckley Golf Club Ltd LEICESTER ROAD | golf | 799 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.