Howard Close, Barwell, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE9 8HY.
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At a glance
1 property sale on Howard Close, Barwell, Leicester has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 8 Dec 2017. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £240,000.
House prices on Howard Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Howard Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LE9 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £240,000 | 8 Dec 2017 |
Sold prices on Howard Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Howard Close LE9 8HY | 8 Dec 2017 | £240,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Howard Close
Crime
51 crimes were reported within about a mile of Howard Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Howard Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Anker and River Sence Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Howard Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell Infant School 150 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Barwell Church of England Junior School 229 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Fusion Academy 97 pupils | Free schools special | 7–19 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Newlands Community Primary School 270 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow View Farm School 39 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Heath Lane Academy 644 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Cedars 2 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Townlands Church of England Primary School 275 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hinckley station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
- Nuneaton station 5.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cumberland Way (adj, Stapleton Lane) 1 min walk
- Cumberland Way (opp, Stapleton Lane) 2 min walk
- Sports Club (adj, Kirkby Road) 5 min walk
- Galloway Close (adj, FAIRACRE ROAD) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Barwell & Hollycroft Medical Centres
Barwell Medical Centre, 55 High Street, Leicester · 0.4 mi - Heath Lane Surgery
Heath Lane, Earl Shilton, Leicester · 1.2 mi - Maples Family Med.pract.
35 Hill Street, Hinckley · 2.3 mi - Castle Mead Medical Centre
Hill Street, Hinckley · 2.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Barwell · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Barewell Moore Express · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Earl Shilton · 1.4 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Hinckley Superstore · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.4 mi
- Well · 1.2 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Carlton House Dental · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
- Holywell House Dental Practice · 2.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 36.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 872 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,733 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 77% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 83% | 92% |
Share of homes across Hinckley and Bosworth with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Howard Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 94.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.4% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.2% | 49.8% |
| No religion | 44.3% | 41.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.2% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.9% | 29.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.5% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 46.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hinckley and Bosworth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 51.5% | 39.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.7% | 34.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.3% | 13% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Hinckley and Bosworth.
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