Forest View Botcheston, Hinckley and Bosworth
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE9), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17403197.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £357,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 4, D: 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 C; Band D in Hinckley and Bosworth costs £2,383 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 10 km (6.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Tropical Bird Garden, is about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 119 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Desford Medical Centre, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £357,000 | £357,000 | £357,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £329,950 | £329,950 | £329,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2006 | 4 | £302,500 | £200,000 | £345,000 |
| 2005 | 5 | £250,000 | £190,000 | £330,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2019 | 6 LE9 9QH | Detached | £357,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 4 LE9 9QH | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2013 | 1 LE9 9QH | Detached | £329,950 | |
| 22 Nov 2012 | 3 LE9 9QH | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2007 | 10 LE9 9QH | Detached | £325,000 | New build. |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 4 LE9 9QH | Detached | £305,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 1 LE9 9QH | Detached | £345,000 | New build. |
| 26 May 2006 | 3 LE9 9QH | Detached | £300,000 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 2006 | 9 LE9 9QH | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 25 Nov 2005 | 6 LE9 9QH | Semi-detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 4 Nov 2005 | 2 LE9 9QH | Semi-detached | £330,000 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2005 | 8 LE9 9QH | Detached | £195,000 | New build. |
| 18 Jul 2005 | 5 LE9 9QH | Semi-detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2005 | 7 LE9 9QH | Semi-detached | £190,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 2003-2006 (6); 2007 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 C (19% of about 1,020 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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE9 9QH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE9 9QA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 119 m and 125 m above sea level (122 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE9 9QA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LE9 9QH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.8 miles) | |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadow View Botcheston | 350 m |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 20.8 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Desford Medical Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Desford Pharmacy | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Desford Dental Care | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Frith Hospital (Epma) | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police - New Parks Police Station | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - Desford Cashzone | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Tropical Bird Garden 1.9 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,290 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Pickard Recreation Ground 4,340 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,870 m² | 260 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Hays moated site and associated manorial earthworks, Ratby, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Hays moated site and associated manorial earthworks, Ratby | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Ratby camp | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Moated site 440m south west of Lindridge Fields Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Coppice | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Crow Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Hollow Oak Wood | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Polebrook Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Thornton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Blood's Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Grange Residential Home LE9 9FG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Forest Hill Golf And Country Club LE9 9FH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Forest View (3); On or near Polebrook Mews (3); On or near Spinney Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 49% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
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
Spinney Drive · Polebrook Mews · Meadow View · Hunts Close · Markfield Lane · Polebrook Mews
All the streets in LE9 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.