Bowleys View
Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: At £261,450, this is a premium entry point. Strong 62% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 62% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 62% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£261,450) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 62% over 5 years, but environment scores only 15/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Environment score 15/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Bowleys View is located in Hinckley and Bosworth, near Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. Crime rates are above average, with 271 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 56% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 457m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £261,450, with exceptional growth of 62% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 38 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bowleys View, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Earl Shilton 518m · 6 min walk
- Earl Shilton Library 613m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Radford Park 994m · 12 min walk
- Kirkby Park 1616m · 20 min walk
- Barwell Common 1937m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Heath Lane Academy 531m · 7 min walk
- Newlands Community Primary School 864m · 11 min walk
- The Fusion Academy 930m · 12 min walk
- Townlands Church of England Primary School 1053m · 13 min walk
- St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School 1145m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Notleyfield Close — Hinckley and Bosworth37
- Little Shaw Lane — Hinckley and Bosworth39
- Munnings Drive — Hinckley and Bosworth40
- Roman Close — Hinckley and Bosworth38
- Grace Road — Hinckley and Bosworth38
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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