Ash Close Ratby, Hinckley and Bosworth
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE6), about 30 m long. USRN 17401968.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £215,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 5, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Hinckley and Bosworth costs £2,383 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 8.7 km (5.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 112 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ratby Medical Centre, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 116 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £203,000 | £203,000 | £203,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £144,500 | £135,000 | £150,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £124,475 | £122,950 | £126,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | 6 LE6 0LY | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 9 LE6 0LY | Terraced | £203,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2021 | 1 LE6 0LY | Terraced | £212,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Sep 2017 | 1 LE6 0LY | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | 7 LE6 0LY | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 6 LE6 0LY | Terraced | £144,500 | |
| 8 Feb 2013 | 1 LE6 0LY | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2005 | 8 LE6 0LY | Terraced | £126,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2005 | 1 LE6 0LY | Terraced | £122,950 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Hinckley and Bosworth in 2026-27: Band D £2,383 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,588 | £1,853 | £2,118 | £2,383 | £2,912 | £3,442 | £3,971 | £4,765 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (58% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE6 0LY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| LE6 0LD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 112 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE6 0LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE6 0LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) | |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wolsey Drive Ratby | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 20.6 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ratby Medical Centre | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Masons Chemists | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Frith Hospital (Epma) | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police - New Parks Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cbm Designs | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,920 m² | 360 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Philip and St James, a listed building (Grade II*), 560 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Philip and St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Ratby camp | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Old Hays moated site and associated manorial earthworks, Ratby | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Motte and bailey castle and manorial complex at Groby | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Martinshaw Wood | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Cowpen Spinney | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Choyce's Rough | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Ratby Burroughs | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Groby Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hinckley and Bosworth: see them on the Hinckley and Bosworth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratby Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Martinshaw Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Elizabeth Woodville Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P And H Convenience Ltd LE6 0LP | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Hong Kong Taste LE6 0LP | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Great China LE6 0LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Ratby County Primary School LE6 0LN | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| The Bulls Head LE6 0LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Ratby Fish Bar LE6 0LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2026 |
| The Bulls Head LE6 0LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Poplars (37); On or near Markfield Road (36); On or near Bradgate Drive (13); On or near Ash Close (10); On or near Wolsey Drive (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Charnwood · Bevington Close · The Poplars · St Philips Close · Wolsey Drive · Joyce Way · St James Close · Markfield Road · Alans Close · South Walk · Markfield Road · Stamford Close
All the streets in LE6 and across Hinckley and Bosworth.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.