Area guide · North West Leicestershire

Living in Hugglescote

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

At a glance

Hugglescote is a village in North West Leicestershire, East Midlands with a population of 4,630. The average house price is £299,400 and the overall crime rate is 54.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Hugglescote ranks

Population

4,630

Avg House Price

£299,400

Crime Rate

54.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

394 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,876.7

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hugglescote's detached homes (£348,420) command roughly 1.9× the price of a terraced (£181,182).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hugglescote prices have risen 117% over the last 9 years (£138,247 → £299,400).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£348,420	£341,996	134
Semi-Detached	£228,953	£240,000	44
Terraced	£181,182	£173,000	25
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hugglescote is 54.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Hugglescote: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hugglescote Community Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Hugglescote averages 394 Mbps — 294% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hugglescote homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.7
% Rated C or Above	66.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,154

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,630
Median Age	44
Median Household Income	£31,876.7
Employment Rate	58.4%
Owner Occupied	72%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hugglescote?

The average house price in Hugglescote is £299,400 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Hugglescote is a terraced, with an average price of £181,182.

Is Hugglescote a safe place to live?

Hugglescote has a recorded crime rate of 54.2 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 Hugglescote?

Hugglescote has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Hugglescote?

Average broadband download speeds in Hugglescote are around 394 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.9% of premises.

How big is Hugglescote?

Hugglescote is a settlement in North West Leicestershire with a population of approximately 4,630.

Most compared with

How does Hugglescote stack up against its neighbours?

Anstey

Hugglescote

House price: £289,840 · £299,400
Crime rate: 68 · 54.2
Distance: 8.1 mi

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Hugglescote

House price: £334,658 · £299,400
Crime rate: 54.4 · 54.2
Distance: 4.9 mi

Atherstone

Hugglescote

House price: £302,013 · £299,400
Crime rate: 61.9 · 54.2
Distance: 11.8 mi

Barrow upon Soar

Hugglescote

House price: £314,026 · £299,400
Crime rate: 68 · 54.2
Distance: 9.9 mi

Barwell

Hugglescote

House price: £248,290 · £299,400
Crime rate: 97.2 · 54.2
Distance: 9.8 mi

Birstall

Hugglescote

House price: £260,306 · £299,400
Crime rate: 68 · 54.2
Distance: 10.5 mi

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