Town Pop. 4,298

Living in Kegworth: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kegworth comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Kegworth most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 62/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the DE74 postcode district, Kegworth ranks 3rd. Its broadband score runs 37 points above the DE74 district's 49/100. Economic health (80) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE74 postcode district.

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Kegworth scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
97.3 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 143 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 80 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 58 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Public order 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 79 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirk Avenue 70 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 43 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 19 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 9.6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
69
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Kegworth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre7.9 mi
Royal Derby Hospital10.5 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary15.3 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,165 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired22.2%Student16.7%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)25.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership64.1%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
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
30
East Midlands Parkway 1.9 mi
Long Eaton 3.3 mi
Attenborough 5.2 mi
J24 M1 0.6 mi
J23A M1 1.3 mi
J24 M1 1.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Some 3
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 £277,500 28
Detached £350,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£216k £286k £358k £427k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sutton Bonington 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Long Whatton 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on Soar 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Diseworth 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Castle Donington 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Normanton on Soar 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hathern 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shardlow 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gotham 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Long Eaton 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
East Leake 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kegworth a nice place to live?

Kegworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kegworth is 48/100, 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 Kegworth?

Kegworth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 418 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kegworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Kegworth is Kegworth Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kegworth in total.

What are house prices like in Kegworth?

The current median house price in Kegworth is £277,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Kegworth

DE74 49 ⇄

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