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Living in Blackdown: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blackdown is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Schools is where Blackdown most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 17/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the CV32 postcode district, Blackdown ranks 2nd. Against the wider CV32 district average of 63/100, that is 5 points below. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see CV32 postcode district.

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Blackdown scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
237.3 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 38 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 548% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coventry Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 18 crimes
  3. 3 Sandy Lane 15 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
58
3 schools in area · 21 within 4km
3Good
  • North Leamington SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Telford Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Telford Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital2.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry8.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire8.2 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryLillington Health Hub1.2 mi
GP capacity1,486 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)44.2%
available across Warwick
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
28.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
28.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired29.7%Student4.5%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary13.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.8%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership84.6%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax Warwick · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
55
Leamington Spa 2 mi
Kenilworth 2.5 mi
Warwick 2.6 mi
J14 M40 4.5 mi
J15 M40 4.8 mi
J15 M40 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blackdown in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Cubbington 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Royal Leamington Spa 66 1.5 mi away ⇄
Leek Wootton 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stareton 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kenilworth 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stoneleigh 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Warwick 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Radford Semele 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Whitnash 68 3.3 mi away ⇄
Offchurch 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bubbenhall 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hatton (Warwick) 50 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackdown a nice place to live?

Blackdown is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blackdown is 58/100, 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 Blackdown?

Blackdown is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackdown?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackdown are North Leamington School, Telford Infant School and Telford Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Blackdown in total.

Blackdown in context

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Postcode districts in Blackdown

CV32 63 ⇄

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