The Close Barwell, Hinckley and Bosworth
13 addresses across 1 postcode (LE9), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17401254.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £200,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 10).
- 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 A; 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 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 126 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barwell & Hollycroft Medical Centres, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 18% 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
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £139,050 | £139,050 | £139,050 |
| 2011 | 1 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £118,500 | £118,500 | £118,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £89,950 | £89,950 | £89,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £81,950 | £81,950 | £81,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2023 | 7 LE9 8AS | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2020 | 6 LE9 8AS | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 7 LE9 8AS | Semi-detached | £139,050 | |
| 9 Sep 2011 | 7 LE9 8AS | Semi-detached | £112,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 7 LE9 8AS | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2007 | 6 LE9 8AS | Semi-detached | £118,500 | |
| 20 May 2005 | 6 LE9 8AS | Semi-detached | £89,950 | |
| 4 Jun 2004 | 6 LE9 8AS | Semi-detached | £81,950 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11). Built: 1930-1949 (7); 1950-1966 (3); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 A (41% of about 700 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)
- Units on Arthur Street and Kingsfield Road, Barwell: up to 30 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Units on Dawson's Lane, Barwell: up to 34 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 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 13 addresses are between 126 m and 128 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE9 8AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hinckley (Leics) 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Nuneaton 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsfield Road Barwell | 180 m |
| Car parks | Oaks Way Public Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 28.8 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barwell & Hollycroft Medical Centres | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlton House Dental | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Hinckley And Bosworth Community Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police - Hinckley Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heart of England Co-operative Barwell, Malt Mill Bank Cashzone | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,840 m² | 210 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,370 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,010 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Elmesthorpe church, ruined nave and west tower, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Elmesthorpe church, ruined nave and west tower | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Carrs Hill | Hill | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Brick Kiln Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Sheepy Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Kirkby Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Church Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Foundation Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newlands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barwell Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 920 m (0.6 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 |
| Townlands Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited LE9 8AF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| The Hatch LE9 8FQ | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Apr 2025 |
| Jack High Restaurant LE9 8FQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Barwell Sports Bar LE9 8FQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Barwell Bargainz LE9 8FL | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Charnwood Park Residential Home LE9 8FU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| News And Food LE9 8FR | Retailers - other | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Park View General Stores And DIY LE9 8FN | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Lynton Childcare LE9 8BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Old Rectory Nursery (Barwell Limited) LE9 8BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Belle Vue Express LE9 7PA | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newlands Road (21); On or near The Close (19); On or near Shenton Road (14); On or near Regent Street (11); On or near Byron Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 51% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- LE9 8AS: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Moore Road · Newlands Road · Frisby Road · Forest View Road · Byron Close · Regent Street · Hastings Drive · Masefield Close · Red Hall Road · Shenton Road · Wightman Road · Byron Street
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.