Town Pop. 3,533

Living in Kingsbury: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingsbury comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Among the 8 scored places sharing the B78 postcode district, Kingsbury ranks 5th. Safety (80) also clears 80/100.

Below 30/100: transport (21), schools (22) and lifestyle (24). That puts Kingsbury in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see B78 postcode district.

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Kingsbury scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
95.1 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 112 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 86 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Vehicle crime 34 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pear Tree Avenue 25 crimes
  2. 2 Tamworth Road 25 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 18 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 9.9 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
69
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kingsbury Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital5.2 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre10.4 mi
Solihull Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity875 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)58.1%
available across North Warwickshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 77 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.3%Student3.3%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.3%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary32.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.9%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.1%
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
21
Wilnecote 2.9 mi
Coleshill Parkway 3.8 mi
Water Orton 4.4 mi
J9 M42 2.4 mi
J10 M42 2.5 mi
JT2 M6 Toll 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
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 £260,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£198k £225k £252k £279k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Piccadilly 33 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hurley (North Warwickshire) 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wood End (North Warwickshire) 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Whitacre Heath 27 2.5 mi away ⇄
Middleton (North Warwickshire) 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Drayton Bassett 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Polesworth and Dordon 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Curdworth 26 3.4 mi away ⇄
Baddesley Ensor 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fazeley 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Baxterley 41 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsbury a nice place to live?

Kingsbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury?

Kingsbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 336 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingsbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingsbury is Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kingsbury in total.

What are house prices like in Kingsbury?

The current median house price in Kingsbury is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kingsbury in context

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Postcode districts in Kingsbury

B78 45 ⇄

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