Hinckley and Bosworth: population and statistics
Hinckley and Bosworth has a population of 118,240 (2025) across 297.3 km², or 398 people per km². It ranks 252 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 118,240 residents
- 297.3 km²
- 398 people/km²
Hinckley and Bosworth in numbers
Population of Hinckley and Bosworth over time
Hinckley and Bosworth had 108,609 residents in 2015 and 118,240 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 113,051 |
| 2021 | 113,653 |
| 2022 | 114,285 |
| 2023 | 115,267 |
| 2024 | 116,612 |
| 2025 | 118,240 |
All indicators for Hinckley and Bosworth
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Hinckley and Bosworth | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 110 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.0% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 209 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hinckley and Bosworth | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 53,230 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 224 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 24.0% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 237 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 22.0% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 87 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 49,445 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 220 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 91.2% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 35 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 8.4% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 281 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 75.3% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 19 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.4% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 263 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 10.2% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 287 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £260,187 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 192 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 198 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hinckley and Bosworth | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.4% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 84 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 250 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 2.6% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 122 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hinckley and Bosworth | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,100 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 253 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 43.1 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 197 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,550 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 243 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,671 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 265 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Hinckley and Bosworth | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 82.6% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 37 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 260 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hinckley and Bosworth | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.7% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 263 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Hinckley and Bosworth ranks 17 by population.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): 75.3% in Hinckley and Bosworth, compared with an average of 66.0% in East Midlands and 62.3% across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 82.6% in Hinckley and Bosworth, compared with an average of 75.6% in East Midlands and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,644 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Blaby, 11.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Leicester (383,116 residents), 15 km away.
Business sectors: Hinckley and Bosworth
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.6% ×1.1
- Construction14.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work4.5% ×0.8
Where is Hinckley and Bosworth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hinckley and Bosworth?
Hinckley and Bosworth has 118,240 residents (2025), ranking 252 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Hinckley and Bosworth?
Hinckley and Bosworth covers 297.3 km², with a density of 398 people per km².
Is the population of Hinckley and Bosworth growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hinckley and Bosworth went from 108,609 to 118,240, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Hinckley and Bosworth?
Hinckley and Bosworth is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.612, longitude −1.354.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): what is the figure for Hinckley and Bosworth?
In Hinckley and Bosworth, “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)” stands at 75.3% (2021), ranking 19 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67.3%.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Hinckley and Bosworth?
In Hinckley and Bosworth, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 82.6% (2025-2026), ranking 37 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border Hinckley and Bosworth?
The nearest to Hinckley and Bosworth are Blaby (11 km), North West Leicestershire (12 km), Nuneaton and Bedworth (13 km), North Warwickshire (14 km), Leicester (15 km).