 The area was subject to new housing developments in the 1950s, 1960s and 1990s.West Hinckley, Forest View, Hollycroft, Middlefield, Saxon Paddock, Stoneygate and Wykin Estate are suburbs of Hinckley.The village of Burbage to the south is conjoined to Hinckley, separated by the railway line;c onjoined Burbage is the village of Sketchley.