Nook Close Ratby, Hinckley and Bosworth
14 addresses across 1 postcode (LE6), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17400920.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £280,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 7, 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 Leicester, about 8.1 km (5.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 98 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ratby Medical Centre, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £280,000 | £252,500 | £352,500 |
| 2024 | 2 | £267,500 | £240,000 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £262,250 | £252,500 | £272,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £217,500 | £217,500 | £217,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £158,500 | £158,500 | £158,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £167,000 | £151,000 | £173,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £147,350 | £123,500 | £171,200 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 10 LE6 0JW | Detached | £252,500 | |
| 26 Sep 2025 | 1 LE6 0JW | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2025 | 11 LE6 0JW | Semi-detached | £352,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2024 | 4 LE6 0JW | Semi-detached | £270,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Nov 2024 | 7 LE6 0JW | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 24 May 2024 | 9 LE6 0JW | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2023 | 3 LE6 0JW | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 2 LE6 0JW | Semi-detached | £252,500 | |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 8 LE6 0JW | Detached | £272,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2021 | 9 LE6 0JW | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 4 LE6 0JW | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2017 | 8 LE6 0JW | Detached | £217,500 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 3 LE6 0JW | Semi-detached | £152,000 | |
| 23 May 2014 | 4 LE6 0JW | Semi-detached | £158,500 | |
| 8 Aug 2013 | 2 LE6 0JW | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 14 LE6 0JW | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2006 | 1 LE6 0JW | Detached | £151,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2006 | 9 LE6 0JW | Detached | £173,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2004 | 12 LE6 0JW | Detached | £171,200 | |
| 9 Feb 2004 | 3 LE6 0JW | Semi-detached | £123,500 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 10 LE6 0JW | Detached | £122,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2000 | 10 LE6 0JW | Detached | £73,000 | |
| 3 Jan 1997 | 14 LE6 0JW | Detached | £55,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1996 | 8 LE6 0JW | Detached | £58,500 | |
| 2 Feb 1995 | 11 LE6 0JW | Semi-detached | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1976-1982 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (31% of about 800 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)
- Land to the rear of Brethren Meeting Hall, Station Road, Ratby: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 98 m and 99 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE6 0JW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nook Close Ratby | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 21 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ratby Medical Centre | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Masons Chemists | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Frith Hospital (Epma) | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police - New Parks Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cbm Designs | 1.7 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 | 320 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,920 m² | 340 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 210 m |
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*), 140 m south-west. 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* | 140 m south-west |
| Ratby camp | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Kirby Muxloe Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Motte and bailey castle and manorial complex at Groby | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cowpen Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Martinshaw Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Ratby Burroughs | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Blood's Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Change Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Groby Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are 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 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Martinshaw Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Kirby Muxloe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great China LE6 0LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Ratby Church Hall Luncheon Club LE6 0JE | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Ratby County Primary School LE6 0LN | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| The Bulls Head LE6 0LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Ratby Fish Bar LE6 0LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2026 |
| The Bulls Head LE6 0LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| P And H Convenience Ltd LE6 0LP | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Hong Kong Taste LE6 0LP | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Butter Queen LE6 0LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Ratby Post Office LE6 0JG | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Central England Co-Operative Society LE6 0HF | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Harrisons Spice LE6 0JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| The Village Store LE6 0JQ | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Saxons Rise (19); On or near Groby Road (13); On or near Main Street (11); On or near Bumblebee Close (4); On or near Cottage Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- LE6 0JW: 14 addresses
Nearby streets
Woodley Road · Dane Hill · Danehill · Main Street · Groby Road · Church Lane · Woodley Road · Cottage Close · Bumblebee Close · Harwood Close · Ratby Road · Ratby Road
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.