Town Pop. 1,561

Living in Market Bosworth: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Market Bosworth comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Market Bosworth places 5th of 10 in the CV13 postcode district. Against the wider CV13 district average of 33/100, that is 9 points above.

Its economic health score runs 12 points above the CV13 district's 66/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV13 postcode district.

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Market Bosworth scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
112.1 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 66 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Horseshoe Close 26 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 19 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 17 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 27
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • The Market Bosworth SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Market Bosworth)Primary · 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
5
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary10.9 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire13.8 mi
University Hospital Coventry13.8 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryNewbold Verdon Medical Practice3 mi
GP capacity2,378 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Hinckley and Bosworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired35.1%Student3.4%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.5%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Hinckley and Bosworth · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
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
13
Hinckley 6.4 mi
Atherstone 6.9 mi
Nuneaton 7.2 mi
J22 M1 6.8 mi
J2 M69 6.8 mi
J11 M42 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Some 1
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 £384,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£314k £337k £362k £385k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 41 1.2 mi away ⇄
Cadeby 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barlestone 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Nailstone 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Newbold Verdon 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stapleton 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Mallory 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Golding 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Battram 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Twycross 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bagworth 30 4.3 mi away ⇄
Merry Lees 0 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Market Bosworth a nice place to live?

Market Bosworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Market Bosworth is 42/100, 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 Market Bosworth?

Market Bosworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 175 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Market Bosworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Market Bosworth are The Market Bosworth School and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Market Bosworth), rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Market Bosworth in total.

What are house prices like in Market Bosworth?

The current median house price in Market Bosworth is £384,750, around 35% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%.

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Postcode districts in Market Bosworth

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