Town Pop. 324

Living in Nailstone: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nailstone is 37/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 63/100 versus a median of 88/100. Nailstone places 9th of 10 in the CV13 postcode district.

Its healthcare score runs 9 points below the CV13 district's 33/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Lifestyle (9), transport (22), healthcare (24) and schools (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CV13 postcode district.

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Nailstone scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
376.5 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 51 crimes
↑ 373% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 444% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 375% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 606% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Giles Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 West End 14 crimes
  3. 3 Butt Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.032 · PM2.5 6.599 · PM10 11.651 µg/m³
73
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Dove Bank Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary10.5 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire16.5 mi
University Hospital Coventry16.5 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust8.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryIbstock House Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,951 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Hinckley and Bosworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.4%Student2.7%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary27.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership68.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Hinckley 8.7 mi
Atherstone 9.1 mi
Narborough 9.8 mi
J22 M1 4.4 mi
J22 M1 4.9 mi
J11 M42 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nailstone in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Battram 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Barlestone 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bagworth 30 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ibstock 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ellistown 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Market Bosworth 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Newbold Verdon 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Heather 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 30 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cadeby 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Merry Lees 0 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nailstone a nice place to live?

Nailstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nailstone is 37/100, 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 Nailstone?

Nailstone has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nailstone?

Among the top-rated schools in Nailstone is Dove Bank Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Nailstone in total.

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Postcode districts in Nailstone

CV13 33 ⇄

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