Town Pop. 21,713

Living in Coalville: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coalville comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 48/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the LE67 postcode district, Coalville ranks 4th. No category drops below 44/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the LE67 district's 49/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE67 postcode district.

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Coalville scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
137.8 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 1,136 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 539 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 293 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 273 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Shoplifting 182 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 569 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 176 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 157 crimes
  3. 3 Twyford Close 61 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 20

Services

Schools
47
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 17 within 4km
1Outstanding11Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Forest Way SchoolSpecial · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • All Saints Church of England Primary School, CoalvillePrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Belvoirdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Broom Leys SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hugglescote Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • New Swannington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, LeicestershirePrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Swannington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Warren Hills Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary10.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital13.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.8 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
3 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,264 patients per GP
4dentists5pharmacies

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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 412 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired22.4%Student3.3%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.7%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary35.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax North West Leicestershire · 2026-27
A £1,612
B £1,881
C £2,149
D £2,418
E £2,955
F £3,493
G £4,030
H £4,836
Energy East 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
53
Loughborough 7.8 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 9.1 mi
East Midlands Parkway 10.4 mi
J22 M1 3 mi
J22 M1 3.6 mi
J23 M1 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 16
Retail Shopping Ample 119
Takeaways Ample 20
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 £225,000 147
Detached £310,000 49
Semi-detached £225,000 53
Terraced £157,000 45
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£152k £212k £273k £333k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hugglescote 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Whitwick 61 1.4 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bardon 32 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ellistown 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Coleorton 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ibstock 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Griffydam 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stanton under Bardon 28 3.1 mi away ⇄
Osgathorpe 44 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coalville a nice place to live?

Coalville is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Coalville is 52/100, 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 Coalville?

Coalville has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 2,992 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coalville?

Among the top-rated schools in Coalville are Forest Way School, All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville and Belvoirdale Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Coalville in total.

What are house prices like in Coalville?

The current median house price in Coalville is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £310,000, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £157,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 147 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Coalville in context

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Postcode districts in Coalville

LE67 49 ⇄

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