Town Pop. 2,174

Living in Barlestone: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barlestone comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the CV13 postcode district. It scores 11 points above the CV13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 33/100.

Lifestyle (10), transport (25) and healthcare (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Barlestone in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CV13 postcode district.

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Barlestone scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 78 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Garland Lane 37 crimes
  2. 2 St Giles Close 25 crimes
  3. 3 West End 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Barlestone Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary9.2 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire15.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry15.6 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust7.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryNewbold Verdon Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,951 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
63
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Hinckley and Bosworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.8%Student3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary28.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Hinckley and Bosworth · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Hinckley 7.7 mi
Narborough 8.8 mi
Atherstone 9 mi
J22 M1 4.6 mi
J22 M1 5.2 mi
J21A M1 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,000 21
Semi-detached £245,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£216k £250k £285k £319k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Nailstone 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Newbold Verdon 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cadeby 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Battram 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bagworth 30 2.2 mi away ⇄
Market Bosworth 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Merry Lees 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 30 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ibstock 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ellistown 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Desford 44 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barlestone a nice place to live?

Barlestone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barlestone is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barlestone?

Barlestone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 193 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barlestone?

Among the top-rated schools in Barlestone is Barlestone Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Barlestone in total.

What are house prices like in Barlestone?

The current median house price in Barlestone is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £245,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Barlestone

CV13 33 ⇄

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