Blenheim Close Hinckley
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE10), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17400152.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £332,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 4, D: 2, E: 1).
- 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 Hinckley (Leics), about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 121 to 123 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barwell & Hollycroft Medical Centres, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £332,750 | £315,500 | £350,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £288,000 | £288,000 | £288,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £226,500 | £220,000 | £233,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £139,250 | £118,500 | £160,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £230,250 | £173,000 | £287,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £183,950 | £183,950 | £183,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £154,950 | £154,950 | £154,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £134,950 | £134,950 | £134,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £86,500 | £86,500 | £86,500 |
| 1995 | 2 | £75,500 | £74,000 | £77,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2024 | 15 LE10 1TT | Detached | £315,500 | |
| 5 Apr 2024 | 16 LE10 1TT | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | 2 LE10 1TT | Detached | £288,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 2 LE10 1TT | Detached | £233,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 15 LE10 1TT | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2015 | 4 LE10 1TT | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2014 | 4 LE10 1TT | Detached | £118,500 | |
| 15 Jan 2014 | 15 LE10 1TT | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2010 | 18 LE10 1TT | Detached | £287,500 | |
| 12 Mar 2010 | 14 LE10 1TT | Detached | £173,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2008 | 2 LE10 1TT | Detached | £174,000 | |
| 2 May 2007 | 17 LE10 1TT | Detached | £183,950 | |
| 28 Jul 2004 | 2 LE10 1TT | Detached | £154,950 | |
| 24 Jul 2002 | 18 LE10 1TT | Detached | £134,950 | |
| 30 Nov 1999 | 12 LE10 1TT | Detached | £86,500 | |
| 31 Aug 1995 | 7 LE10 1TT | Detached | £74,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1995 | 9 LE10 1TT | Detached | £77,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 1976-1982 (7); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (32% of about 820 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
Finished in the last three months
- 25 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 121 m and 123 m above sea level (122 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE10 1SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE10 1TT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hinckley (Leics) 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Nuneaton 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bermuda Park 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hangmans Lane Hinckley | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Nuneaton | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Car parks | Holliers Walk Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 28.7 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barwell & Hollycroft Medical Centres | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | Carlton House Dental | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Hinckley And Bosworth Community Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police - Hinckley Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co - Op Desford | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,060 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,170 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Remains of the motte and bailey castle at Hinckley, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Remains of the motte and bailey castle at Hinckley | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Kiln Hill | Hill | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Sheepy Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Burbage Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Elmesthorpe Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Carrs Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Aston Firs | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hinckley School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hinckley Parks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Barwell Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Barwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redmoor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe LE10 1SS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Asda LE10 1SS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Dorothy Goodman School LE10 1SS | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tweedside Close (10); On or near Darwin Close (2); On or near Barwell Lane (2); On or near Warwick Gardens (1); On or near Edendale Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 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 | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, detached (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Buckingham Close · Norwood Close · Kent Drive · Harwood Drive · Edendale Drive · Field Close · Kingston Drive · Tweedside Close · Coppice Walk · Darwin Close · Zealand Close · Gladstone Close
All the streets in LE10 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.