Town Pop. 2,169

Living in Grendon (North Warwickshire): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grendon (North Warwickshire) comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 52/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CV9 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 35 points above the CV9 district's 38/100. Safety (82) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (13), schools (17) and lifestyle (18) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CV9 postcode district.

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Grendon (North Warwickshire) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
117.6 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 87 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Vehicle crime 35 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hastings Road 25 crimes
  2. 2 New Street 15 crimes
  3. 3 Green Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 25
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Woodside CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital8.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry12.8 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire12.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryPolesworth and Dordon Group Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity2,501 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)58.1%
available across North Warwickshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.1%Student2.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary30.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax North Warwickshire · 2026-27
A £1,688
B £1,969
C £2,251
D £2,532
E £3,095
F £3,657
G £4,220
H £5,064
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
30
Atherstone 1.9 mi
Polesworth 2.7 mi
Wilnecote 3.9 mi
J10 M42 2.3 mi
J10 M42 2.4 mi
J9 M42 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,500 26
Semi-detached £247,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£215k £283k £353k £420k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Baddesley Ensor 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Baxterley 41 1.2 mi away ⇄
Polesworth and Dordon 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wood End (North Warwickshire) 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Atherstone 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Polesworth 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Piccadilly 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Warton (North Warwickshire) 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hurley (North Warwickshire) 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mancetter and Witherley 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sheepy Magna 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kingsbury 43 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grendon (North Warwickshire) a nice place to live?

Grendon (North Warwickshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grendon (North Warwickshire) is 43/100, 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 Grendon (North Warwickshire)?

Grendon (North Warwickshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 255 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grendon (North Warwickshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Grendon (North Warwickshire) is Woodside CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Grendon (North Warwickshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Grendon (North Warwickshire)?

The current median house price in Grendon (North Warwickshire) is £260,500, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £247,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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