The Ridgeway is in Burbage, Hinckley and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE10 2NR is located in the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ridgeway, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 2NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE10 2NA, LE10 2UQ, LE10 2UJ, LE10 2UG, LE10 2LZ, LE10 2LH, LE10 2UH, LE10 2LS, LE10 2TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE10 2NR 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 | 55.8% | 50.9% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 44.2% | 49.1% | 4.9% | 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 2NR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 16.9% | 24.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 53.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 43.5% | 43.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 36.8% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 15.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 28% | 21% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 11.6% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 15% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 26.2% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.7% | 95.2% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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% | 96.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 95.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 108.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 149.0% higher than the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ridgeway has the 3rd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton and the 65th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 The Ridgeway, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2025-09-24 | £317,500 |
| 35 The Ridgeway, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,200 | 2024-10-31 | £285,032 |
| 56 The Ridgeway, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-03-27 | £343,278 |
| 23 The Ridgeway, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2023-11-29 | £257,104 |
| 19 The Ridgeway, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-09-01 | £278,330 |
LE10 2NR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE10 2NR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 644 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 | 604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Westfield Road , LE10 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infant School Ashford Road , LE10 0JL | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley Station Road , LE10 1AW | 2out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Church of England Infant School Grove Road , Burbage LE10 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,457 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 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | 2out of 4 | 2,849 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 | 623 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 | 1,014 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovetree School Ferness Road , Hinckley LE10 0TB | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 4,225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 7 Rainbow Way, Burbage | 658 yd | |
| Sketchley Grange Hotel | Sketchley Lane, Burbage | 791 yd | |
| Prego | The Woolcomber, 30 Atkins Way | 886 yd | |
| Tiaraz | Unit C3, 3C Sketchley Meadows | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Horse | Hansom Cab, Brookfield Road | 798 yd | |
| Hamiltons At The Woolly | The Woolcomber, 30 Atkins Way | 886 yd | |
| The Woolly | The Woolcomber, 30 Atkins Way | 886 yd | |
| Railway | The Railway, Station Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Express | 35 Brookside, Burbage | 501 yd | |
| Brookside Fish Bar | 37 Brookside, Burbage | 501 yd | |
| Tilton Fish Bar | 14 Tilton Road, Burbage | 566 yd | |
| Jade Wok | 45 Atkins Way, Burbage | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | Midlands Co-Operative Society, 67 Boyslade Road | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Hawley Road, Hinckley | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sketchley Hill Recreation Ground FEATHERSTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Sketchley Hill Primary School SKETCHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Romans Health & Leisure Club SKETCHLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Colts Close Recreation Park COLTS CLOSE | grass pitches | 986 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.