DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Hinckley and Bosworth
Hinckley and Bosworth is a mostly rural borough in south-west Leicestershire, centred on Hinckley, a former hosiery and boot-making town, with Burbage, Earl Shilton and Barwell close by and villages such as Market Bosworth, Groby and Markfield to the north. The towns have Victorian terraces near their centres and large interwar, post-war and modern estates, while the villages are mostly owner-occupied semis, detached houses and bungalows. Private renting is below the regional average and is concentrated in Hinckley's terraced streets.
Homes sold in Hinckley and Bosworth in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 530 | £251,938 |
| Detached | 422 | £404,446 |
| Terraced | 287 | £199,778 |
| Flat or maisonette | 78 | £135,735 |
| Other | 40 | £926,754 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Hinckley and Bosworth check-in
- Victorian terraces in Hinckley, Earl Shilton and Barwell: check for damp at the base of walls and in rear kitchens, and photograph yards and shared rear passages.
- Shared homes in central Hinckley: photograph each room's lock and furniture, fire doors, alarms and the kitchen, and note the HMO licence if there is one.
- Newer homes on the large estates at Barwell, Earl Shilton and Hinckley: note snagging still outstanding, meter readings and parking allocations.
- Village cottages around Market Bosworth and Markfield: record beams, uneven floors, open fireplaces and chimneys, and any oil tank.
- Homes near the Ashby Canal and brooks: look for signs of past flooding or damp in ground-floor rooms.
Do it yourself in Hinckley and Bosworth
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of Hinckley and Bosworth
HinckleyBurbageEarl ShiltonBarwellMarket BosworthGroby and RatbyMarkfieldDesford and Newbold Verdon
Letting in Hinckley and Bosworth
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in Hinckley and Bosworth
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any Hinckley and Bosworth postcode.
Inventories in Hinckley and Bosworth: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Hinckley and Bosworth?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Hinckley and Bosworth?
£934 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.5% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Hinckley and Bosworth postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Hinckley and Bosworth?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. An Article 4 direction for part of Hinckley, which would need planning permission for new HMOs, was consulted on in 2026. Fees: Around £800 for a new five-year licence for a small HMO and £1,000 for a large one, plus £75 for a paper application Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Hinckley and Bosworth?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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