Town Pop. 542

Living in Newbold: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newbold scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 28/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the LE65 postcode district.

Against the wider LE65 district average of 51/100, that is 9 points below. Its schools score runs 15 points below the LE65 district's 48/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE65 postcode district.

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Newbold scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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LE65 1AA LE65 2AB LE65 9AE LE65 LE67

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
273.1 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 59 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 443% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 466% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 637% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forrester Close 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 Lavender Walk 10 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.309 · PM2.5 6.577 · PM10 11.548 µg/m³
73
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Griffydam Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newbold 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
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital10.4 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary14.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre15 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Patel & Dr Tailor2.5 mi
GP capacity2,023 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
43%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
43%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.3%Student3.7%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North West Leicestershire · 2026-27
A £1,612
B £1,881
C £2,149
D £2,418
E £2,955
F £3,493
G £4,030
H £4,836
Energy East 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
23
Loughborough 8.9 mi
Willington 8.9 mi
East Midlands Parkway 8.9 mi
J23A M1 5.2 mi
J23 M1 5.5 mi
J23 M1 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Newbold 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

Griffydam 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Coleorton 48 0.8 mi away ⇄
Osgathorpe 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Breedon on the Hill 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Whitwick 61 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Coalville 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Packington 40 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newbold a nice place to live?

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

Newbold is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 148 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newbold?

Among the top-rated schools in Newbold are Griffydam Primary School and Newbold Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Newbold in total.

Newbold in context

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Postcode districts in Newbold

LE65 51 ⇄
LE67 49 ⇄

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