Dart Close Hinckley
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE10), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17400367.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 11, D: 9).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rock Gardens, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Maples Family Med.pract., about 1.6 km (1 mile) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 97 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (22). Built: 1991-1995 (20); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (22).
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 (44% of about 680 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- National Grid Site, Coventry Road, Hinckley: up to 43 homes, pending decision (260 m)
- Clarendon Club, Coventry Road, Hinckley: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Industrial Unit and adjacent land, Willowbank Road, Hinckley: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE10 0WA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| LE10 0XX | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 4 / 12 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 96 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE10 0WA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE10 0XX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hinckley (Leics) 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Nuneaton 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bermuda Park 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windrush Drive Hinckley | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Nuneaton | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP Car Park Hinckley Britannia | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 30 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maples Family Med.pract. | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hollycroft Chemist | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Hinckley & District Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Hinckley Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 23 The Borough Lloyds Bank | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rock Gardens 3,550 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 14 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Remains of the motte and bailey castle at Hinckley, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Remains of the motte and bailey castle at Hinckley | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wykin Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Harper's Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Brick Kiln Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Sheepy Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Burbage Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Westfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Battling Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hollycroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Redmoor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op LE10 0YA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2023 |
| The Tin Hat LE10 0YA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Jacks Traditional Fish And Chips LE10 0YA | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| The Tin Hat LE10 0YA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Fat Pizza / The Fat Desserts LE10 0YA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| One Stop Stores LE10 0NG | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Hings Cottage LE10 0JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Yuvraj Drinks LE10 0JU | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Sweet Pea Bowling Club LE10 0JU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Balti Raj LE10 0JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Westfield Infant School LE10 0JL | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| The Flintlock LE10 0XP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2024 |
| The Flintlock LE10 0XP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kannan News LE10 0NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Simla Restaurant LE10 0NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (17); On or near Trent Road (15); On or near Dove Close (13); On or near Cherwell Close (9); On or near Dart Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 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) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Waveney Close · Wensum Close · Severn Avenue · Brookdale · Trent Road · Willowdale · Cherwell Close · Windrush Drive · Wye Close · Caldon Close · Tame Way · Damson Court
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.