Town Pop. 30,417

Living in Bedworth: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bedworth comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Bedworth most outperforms the national norm: 77/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 32/100 versus a median of 88/100.

On the national picture that lands Bedworth in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV12 postcode district.

54
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Bedworth scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
32
127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,205 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 934 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Shoplifting 415 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 245 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Public order 229 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 849 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manse Close 174 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 171 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 162 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 10.5 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
67
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
60
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 17 in area · 25 within 4km
1Outstanding11Good2Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Bedworth Heath Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • All Saints Bedworth CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Exhall Cedars Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Foxford Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Goodyers End Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Grangehurst Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Newdigate Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Nicholas Chamberlaine SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Race Leys Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Francis Catholic AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry3.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire3.2 mi
Solihull Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
3 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,112 patients per GP
3dentists6pharmacies

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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across Nuneaton and Bedworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 569 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed3.5%Retired23.7%Student3.5%Other inactive12.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.3%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary38.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership68%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Nuneaton and Bedworth · 2026-27
A £1,668
B £1,946
C £2,224
D £2,502
E £3,058
F £3,614
G £4,170
H £5,004
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
77
Bedworth 0.6 mi
Bermuda Park 1.9 mi
Coventry Arena 2.1 mi
J3 M6 1.1 mi
J3 M6 1.1 mi
J2 M6 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 18
Retail Shopping Ample 60
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £216,000 167
Detached £295,000 32
Semi-detached £221,000 90
Terraced £180,000 28
Flat / Maisonette £110,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£101k £180k £261k £340k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hawkesbury 60 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ash Green (Nuneaton and Bedworth) 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bermuda 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bulkington 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Keresley Newlands 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barnacle 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Nuneaton 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shilton 26 3.3 mi away ⇄
Corley 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bramcote 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fillongley 30 4.2 mi away ⇄
New Arley 33 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedworth a nice place to live?

Bedworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bedworth is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bedworth?

Bedworth has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 32/100. There were 3,877 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bedworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Bedworth are Bedworth Heath Nursery School, All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy and Exhall Cedars Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 17 rated schools in Bedworth in total.

What are house prices like in Bedworth?

The current median house price in Bedworth is £216,000, around 24% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £295,000, semi-detached £221,000, terraced £180,000, flat £110,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 167 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bedworth in context

See where Bedworth ranks among the best places to live in Warwickshire

Postcode districts in Bedworth

CV12 53 ⇄
CV7 45 ⇄

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