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Living in Kilsby: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kilsby scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100. Kilsby places 11th of 16 in the CV23 postcode district.

Against the wider CV23 district average of 47/100, that is 8 points below. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CV23 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

220.9 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 15 crimes

↑ 176% above national average

Vehicle crime 6 crimes

↑ 667% above national average

Other theft 4 crimes

↑ 295% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes

↑ 61% above national average

Shoplifting 3 crimes

↑ 136% above national average

other 4 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 9 crimes
2 Ashby Road 5 crimes
3 Devon Ox Road 4 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.422 · PM2.5 6.638 · PM10 11.531 µg/m³

Green Space 14

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 7 within 4km

1Good

Kilsby Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire12.2 mi

University Hospital Coventry12.3 mi

Northampton General Hospital13.9 mi

Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust4 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks69.1%

A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%

Nearest GP surgeryCrick Medical Practice1.9 mi

GP capacity1,387 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%

available across West Northamptonshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

95.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate56.9%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed56.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired30.8%Student2.7%Other inactive8.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary18.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%

Home ownership74.4%

Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax West Northamptonshire · 2026-27

A £1,658

B £1,934

C £2,211

D £2,487

E £3,040

F £3,592

G £4,145

H £4,974

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

Rugby 4.4 mi

Long Buckby 4.8 mi

Northampton 13.3 mi

J18 M1 1.3 mi

J17 M1 1.7 mi

J18 M1 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£346,000	10

5-year monthly trend

All

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kilsby a nice place to live?

Kilsby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kilsby is 39/100, 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 Kilsby?

Kilsby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kilsby?

Among the top-rated schools in Kilsby is Kilsby Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kilsby in total.

What are house prices like in Kilsby?

The current median house price in Kilsby is £346,000, around 21% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

Kilsby in context

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Postcode districts in Kilsby

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