Craigowan Close is in Hinckley and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE10 3JL is located in the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 2018-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Craigowan Close, Hinckley, LE10 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE10 3JN, LE10 3JQ, LE10 3JE, LE10 2GY, LE10 3HZ, LE10 2JH, LE10 2GW, LE10 2HH, LE10 3JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE10 3JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 3JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 23.7% | 37% | 13.3% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 52.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 54% | 59.9% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 26.5% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 3JL this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 7.3% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 22.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 42.4% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.6% | 86.3% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 94.9% | 91.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craigowan Close was 71.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% higher than the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craigowan Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton and the 109th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 409.1%.

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 Craigowan Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-07-11 | £411,705 |
| 10 Craigowan Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-03-28 | £218,817 |
| 12 Craigowan Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-09-27 | £233,367 |
| 6 Craigowan Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-07-29 | £136,953 |
| 10 Craigowan Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2021-06-04 | £232,613 |
LE10 3JL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3JL 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| 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 | - not rated | 846 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 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Westfield Road , LE10 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infant School Ashford Road , LE10 0JL | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Church of England Infant School Grove Road , Burbage LE10 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Junior School Grove Road , Burbage LE10 2AD | 2out of 4 | 1,976 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 3,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | 2out of 4 | 3,789 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 | 560 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 | 2,105 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovetree School Ferness Road , Hinckley LE10 0TB | - not rated | 3,497 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 5,360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sketchley Grange Hotel | Sketchley Lane, Burbage | 471 yd | |
| Miller And Carter | Watling Street, Burbage | 669 yd | |
| Hinckley Knight | Hinckley Knight Hotel, Watling Street | 669 yd | |
| Tiaraz | Unit C3, 3C Sketchley Meadows | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Pots Pantry | 98A Wolvey Road, Burbage | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colts Close Recreation Park COLTS CLOSE | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Romans Health & Leisure Club SKETCHLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Sketchley Hill Primary School SKETCHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 770 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 316 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.