Hawley Road
Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: At £2,600,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 38% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. 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: 38% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (38), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 38% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (38), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £2,600,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Hawley Road is located in Hinckley and Bosworth, near Hinckley, Leicestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 424 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 203 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Hinckley Hub) is 94m away. The median property price is £2,600,000, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 472m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Hawley Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Snap Fitness 342m · 4 min walk
- Hinckley Leisure Centre 574m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rock Gardens 631m · 8 min walk
- Argents Mead 652m · 8 min walk
- Hollycroft Park 987m · 12 min walk
- Unnamed 1472m · 18 min walk
- Richmond Park 1947m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley 473m · 6 min walk
- Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1076m · 14 min walk
- Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage 1256m · 16 min walk
- Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School, Burbage 1256m · 16 min walk
- Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley 1737m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Willowbank Road — Hinckley and Bosworth49
- Cleveland Road — Hinckley and Bosworth44
- Granville Road — Hinckley and Bosworth50
- Willowbank Close — Hinckley and Bosworth49
- Brunel Road — Hinckley and Bosworth47
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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