The Spindles is in Burbage, Hinckley and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE10 2HX is located in the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Spindles, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 2HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE10 2GZ, LE10 2HJ, LE10 2HN, LE10 2DX, LE10 2HY, LE10 2JY, LE10 2JZ, LE10 2HB, LE10 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE10 2HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 27% | 26.3% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 53.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.6% | 58.4% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 29.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.7% | 14.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 19.8% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 38.6% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.9% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 94.3% 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% | 94.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Spindles was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Spindles has the 12th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton and the 55th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Spindles, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-01-30 | £206,890 |
| 5 The Spindles, Hinckley, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2019-06-07 | £229,043 |
| 6 The Spindles, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-03-15 | £293,102 |
| 3 The Spindles, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-04-27 | £236,956 |
| 6 The Spindles, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2013-12-20 | £253,895 |
LE10 2HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 143 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage Sketchley Road , Burbage LE10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Church of England Infant School Grove Road , Burbage LE10 2AE | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Junior School Grove Road , Burbage LE10 2AD | 2out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Westfield Road , LE10 0LT | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley Station Road , LE10 1AW | 2out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | 2out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sketchley School Manor Way , Sketchley LE10 3HT | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley 27 Station Road , Hinckley LE10 1AP | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovetree School Ferness Road , Hinckley LE10 0TB | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 4,758 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M's Beauty Therapy | 2A - 2B Taragon Business Centre, 13 Coventry Road | 272 yd | |
| The Den | Building D Britannia Buildings, Coventry Road | 272 yd | |
| The Windsor Tiffin | 47 Windsor Street, Burbage | 626 yd | |
| Peppervine | The Sycamores, 60 Windsor Street | 639 yd | |
| The Loquacious Baker | 2B Strutt Road, Burbage | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sycamores | 60 Windsor Street, Burbage | 639 yd | |
| Red Lion Burbage | The Red Lion, 14 Windsor Street | 639 yd | |
| Chequers | Chequers Inn, 30 Lutterworth Road | 731 yd | |
| Anchor Inn | 63 Church Street, Burbage | 849 yd | |
| Burbage And District Constitutional Club | Church Street, Burbage | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbage Star Pizza | 11 Windsor Street, Burbage | 626 yd | |
| Burbage Fishery | 38 Windsor Street, Burbage | 639 yd | |
| Tilton Fish Bar | 14 Tilton Road, Burbage | 663 yd | |
| Three Pots Pantry | 98A Wolvey Road, Burbage | 809 yd | |
| Subway | Spar, 21 Lutterworth Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | Midlands Co-Operative Society, 67 Boyslade Road | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burbage Fields MILLENNIUM HALL MILLENNIUM HALL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Sketchley Hill Primary School SKETCHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Burbage Junior School GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Sketchley Hill Recreation Ground FEATHERSTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Colts Close Recreation Park COLTS CLOSE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Hinckley Road Recreation Ground HINCKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 954 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.