Town Pop. 21,558

Living in Kenilworth: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kenilworth is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 42/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the CV8 postcode district, Kenilworth ranks 2nd. No category drops below 42/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV8 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 435 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 310 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 165 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 129 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 111 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 365 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 142 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 138 crimes
  3. 3 B4115 34 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 22
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
45
10 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Outstanding7Good1Ungraded
  • Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training CentreNursery · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Kenilworth School and Sixth FormSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Clinton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Park Hill Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Priors Field Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St John's Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Thorns Community Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • WoodfieldSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Nicholas CofE Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

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
51
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital2.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry6.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire6.2 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,500 patients per GP
4dentists4pharmacies

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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)44.2%
available across Warwick
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 465 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired27.6%Student12.3%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.2%Skilled & technical28.8%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.5%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.3%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Kenilworth 0.2 mi
Tile Hill 3.6 mi
Canley 3.8 mi
J15 M40 6.1 mi
J14 M40 6.2 mi
J15 M40 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 20
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 34
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 125
Takeaways Ample 15
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £405,000 190
Detached £560,000 54
Semi-detached £420,000 69
Terraced £325,000 37
Flat / Maisonette £203,750 30
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£162k £351k £546k £736k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Leek Wootton 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stoneleigh 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Blackdown 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stareton 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Burton Green 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cubbington 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Baginton 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Royal Leamington Spa 66 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hatton (Warwick) 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Fen End 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bubbenhall 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Warwick 57 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenilworth a nice place to live?

Kenilworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kenilworth is 60/100, 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 Kenilworth?

Kenilworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 1,515 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kenilworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Kenilworth are Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre and Kenilworth School and Sixth Form, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Kenilworth in total.

What are house prices like in Kenilworth?

The current median house price in Kenilworth is £405,000, around 42% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £560,000, semi-detached £420,000, terraced £325,000, flat £203,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 190 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kenilworth in context

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Postcode districts in Kenilworth

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