Farriers Way is in Burbage, Hinckley and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE10 2SZ 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 Farriers Way, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 2SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE10 2RB, LE10 2SY, LE10 2RA, LE10 2SU, LE10 2RD, LE10 2QZ, LE10 2SG, LE10 2RQ, LE10 2RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE10 2SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 18.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 58.2% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 12.2% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 39.4% | 36.4% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 40.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 18.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 27.7% | 22.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 12.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 23.9% | -3.8% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 98.5% | 95.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farriers Way was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farriers Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton and the 34th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Farriers Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-03-26 | £273,379 |
| 10 Farriers Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2022-10-28 | £263,314 |
| 6 Farriers Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2016-10-07 | £262,611 |
| 2 Farriers Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2015-08-14 | £263,942 |
| 6 Farriers Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-12-05 | £219,328 |
LE10 2SZ 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 2SZ 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 | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbage Church of England Infant School Grove Road , Burbage LE10 2AE | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Junior School Grove Road , Burbage LE10 2AD | 2out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage Sketchley Road , Burbage LE10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy London Road , LE10 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley Station Road , LE10 1AW | 2out of 4 | 1,719 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 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | 2out of 4 | 3,406 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 | 1,264 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 | 1,530 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovetree School Ferness Road , Hinckley LE10 0TB | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 4,317 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 | 442 yd | |
| The Den | Building D Britannia Buildings, Coventry Road | 442 yd | |
| Peppervine | The Sycamores, 60 Windsor Street | 556 yd | |
| The Windsor Tiffin | 47 Windsor Street, Burbage | 574 yd | |
| The Loquacious Baker | 2B Strutt Road, Burbage | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sycamores | 60 Windsor Street, Burbage | 556 yd | |
| Red Lion Burbage | The Red Lion, 14 Windsor Street | 556 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Hinckley Road, Burbage | 637 yd | |
| Burbage And District Constitutional Club | Church Street, Burbage | 671 yd | |
| Anchor Inn | 63 Church Street, Burbage | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilton Fish Bar | 14 Tilton Road, Burbage | 360 yd | |
| Burbage Fishery | 38 Windsor Street, Burbage | 556 yd | |
| Burbage Star Pizza | 11 Windsor Street, Burbage | 574 yd | |
| Subway | Spar, 21 Lutterworth Road | 821 yd | |
| Jade Wok | 45 Atkins Way, Burbage | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | Midlands Co-Operative Society, 67 Boyslade Road | 230 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burbage Junior School GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Burbage Fields MILLENNIUM HALL MILLENNIUM HALL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Hinckley Road Recreation Ground HINCKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Sketchley Hill Recreation Ground FEATHERSTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Sketchley Hill Primary School SKETCHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Hastings High School ST. CATHERINES CLOSE | grass pitches | 844 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.