Area guide · Hinckley and Bosworth

Living in Groby

A snapshot of life in Groby, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Groby is a village in Hinckley and Bosworth, East Midlands with a population of 6,559. The average house price is £317,842 and the overall crime rate is 53.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Groby ranks

Population

6,559

Avg House Price

£317,842

Crime Rate

53.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

435 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,566

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Groby's detached homes (£371,701) command roughly 1.9× the price of a flat (£193,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Groby prices have risen 47% over the last 9 years (£216,214 → £317,842).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£371,701	£372,500	50
Semi-Detached	£264,750	£268,500	28
Terraced	£247,317	£258,000	15
Flat	£193,500	£193,500	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Groby is 53.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Groby: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus	Secondary	No rating available
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School	Primary	Good
Lady Jane Grey Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Martinshaw Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Groby averages 435 Mbps — 335% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Groby homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.4
% Rated C or Above	67.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,134

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,559
Median Age	44
Median Household Income	£31,566
Employment Rate	57.5%
Owner Occupied	72.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	31%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Groby?

The average house price in Groby is £317,842 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Groby?

The most affordable entry point in Groby is a flat, with an average price of £193,500.

Is Groby a safe place to live?

Groby has a recorded crime rate of 53.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Groby?

Groby has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Groby?

Average broadband download speeds in Groby are around 435 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.5% of premises.

How big is Groby?

Groby is a settlement in Hinckley and Bosworth with a population of approximately 6,559.

Most compared with

How does Groby stack up against its neighbours?

Anstey

Groby

House price: £289,840 · £317,842
Crime rate: 68 · 53.8
Distance: 1.9 mi

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Groby

House price: £334,658 · £317,842
Crime rate: 54.4 · 53.8
Distance: 12.0 mi

Atherstone

Groby

House price: £302,013 · £317,842
Crime rate: 61.9 · 53.8
Distance: 14.5 mi

Barrow upon Soar

Groby

House price: £314,026 · £317,842
Crime rate: 68 · 53.8
Distance: 7.3 mi

Barwell

Groby

House price: £248,290 · £317,842
Crime rate: 97.2 · 53.8
Distance: 8.0 mi

Birstall

Groby

House price: £260,306 · £317,842
Crime rate: 68 · 53.8
Distance: 4.4 mi

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