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Living in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the LE8 postcode district, Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 52 points above the LE8 district's 43/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (20), transport (23) and lifestyle (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE8 postcode district.

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Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
60.5 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 70 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Shoplifting 44 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Other theft 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 18 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 68 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 18 crimes
  3. 3 Home Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 13
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Kibworth Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Kibworth Mead AcademySecondary · 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
20
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary7.7 mi
Kettering General Hospital13.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire19.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,671 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 138 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2%Retired30.3%Student4%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.2%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Harborough · 2026-27
A £1,593
B £1,859
C £2,124
D £2,390
E £2,921
F £3,452
G £3,983
H £4,780
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Market Harborough 5.5 mi
South Wigston 6.5 mi
Leicester 8.3 mi
J21 M1 9.2 mi
J21 M1 9.5 mi
J3 M69 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,000 56
Detached £570,000 18
Semi-detached £260,000 17
Terraced £257,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£228k £324k £423k £519k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Fleckney 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Burton Overy 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Foxton (Harborough) 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Great Glen 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gartree 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lubenham 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Stretton 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Great Bowden 53 5.0 mi away ⇄
Market Harborough 56 5.3 mi away ⇄
Oadby 69 5.3 mi away ⇄
Wigston 68 5.8 mi away ⇄
Billesdon 37 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt a nice place to live?

Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt 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 Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt?

Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 220 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt?

Among the top-rated schools in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt are Kibworth Church of England Primary School and Kibworth Mead Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt in total.

What are house prices like in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt?

The current median house price in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £570,000, semi-detached £260,000, terraced £257,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 18%. There were 56 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt in context

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Postcode districts in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt

LE8 52 ⇄

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