Town Pop. 300

Living in Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Bills is where Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) most outperforms the national norm: 66/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 44/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) places 6th of 10 in the CV13 postcode district. The CV13 district averages 33/100, putting Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 8 points above its own postcode area. On bills specifically, Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) sits 10 points above the CV13 district figure of 56/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV13 postcode district.

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Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
583.3 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 66 crimes
↑ 561% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 470% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 921% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 1081% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 772% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Horseshoe Close 26 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 19 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 17 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.538 · PM2.5 6.469 · PM10 11.43 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary11.5 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire15 mi
University Hospital Coventry15 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryIbstock House Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,951 patients per GP
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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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Hinckley and Bosworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired35.1%Student3.4%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.5%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
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
13
Atherstone 7.3 mi
Hinckley 7.6 mi
Nuneaton 8.2 mi
J22 M1 6.2 mi
J11 M42 6.4 mi
J11 M42 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 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

Market Bosworth 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Nailstone 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Barlestone 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cadeby 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Battram 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newbold Verdon 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ibstock 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Heather 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bagworth 30 3.7 mi away ⇄
Twycross 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Merry Lees 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ellistown 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) a nice place to live?

Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) is 41/100, 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 Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth)?

Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 175 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth)

CV13 33 ⇄

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