The Horsefair
Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £127,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 17% 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: 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£127,500).
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£127,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £127,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
The Horsefair is located in Hinckley and Bosworth, near Hinckley, Leicestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 698 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 407 violent offences were recorded (58% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Halifax (bank, 56m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Regent Street) is 107m away. The median property price is £127,500, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 65m 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. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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)
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 | Leasehold | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Horsefair, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hinckley Leisure Centre 257m · 3 min walk
- Fields Fitness 1799m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Argents Mead 267m · 3 min walk
- Hollycroft Park 536m · 7 min walk
- Richmond Park 1451m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley 65m · 1 min walk
- Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 755m · 9 min walk
- Hinckley Parks Primary School 1238m · 16 min walk
- Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley 1304m · 16 min walk
- Richmond Primary School 1441m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Mansion Street — Hinckley and Bosworth49
- Springfield Road — Hinckley and Bosworth49
- East Close — Hinckley and Bosworth50
- Wood Street Close — Hinckley and Bosworth42
- Willowbank Close — Hinckley and Bosworth48
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.
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