Halberd Close is in Burbage, Hinckley and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE10 2LB is located in the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halberd Close, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 2LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE10 2QL, LE10 2LA, LE10 2QN, LE10 2GX, LE10 2NU, LE10 2QW, LE10 2NT, LE10 2NX, LE10 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE10 2LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 2LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.4% 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 | 21.7% | 23.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 68.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 58% | 54.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 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.
In the area around LE10 2LB this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 7.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 44.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.7% | 91.8% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.2% | 95.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halberd Close was 16.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halberd Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 358 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

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 Halberd Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-12-16 | £517,479 |
| 6 Halberd Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2017-10-20 | £571,211 |
| 5 Halberd Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2017-09-28 | £543,347 |
| 4 Halberd Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2013-12-05 | £675,877 |
| 5 Halberd Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2010-02-02 | £711,924 |
LE10 2LB 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Education | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| 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 | 320 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 | 295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Church of England Infant School Grove Road , Burbage LE10 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Junior School Grove Road , Burbage LE10 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Westfield Road , LE10 0LT | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infant School Ashford Road , LE10 0JL | - not rated | 1,744 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 | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hastings High School St Catherine's Close , Burbage LE10 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Midland Studio College Hinckley Spa Lane , LE10 1HQ | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace High School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace High School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | - not rated | 2,652 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 | 401 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 | 1,729 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel House 126 Nutts Lane , Hinckley LE10 3EG | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley College London Road , LE10 1HQ | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovetree School Ferness Road , Hinckley LE10 0TB | - not rated | 3,265 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sketchley Grange Hotel | Sketchley Lane, Burbage | 393 yd | |
| Miller And Carter | Watling Street, Burbage | 836 yd | |
| Hinckley Knight | Hinckley Knight Hotel, Watling Street | 836 yd | |
| Tiaraz | Unit C3, 3C Sketchley Meadows | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Pots Pantry | 98A Wolvey Road, Burbage | 564 yd | |
| Tilton Fish Bar | 14 Tilton Road, Burbage | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | Midlands Co-Operative Society, 67 Boyslade Road | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sketchley Hill Primary School SKETCHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Colts Close Recreation Park COLTS CLOSE | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Romans Health & Leisure Club SKETCHLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Sketchley Hill Recreation Ground FEATHERSTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 838 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.