Town Pop. 2,949

Living in Newbold Verdon: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newbold Verdon comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Newbold Verdon places 3rd of 15 in the LE9 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Newbold Verdon sits 49 points above the LE9 district figure of 50/100. Safety (80) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (12) and schools (25). For the surrounding area, see LE9 postcode district.

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Newbold Verdon scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 83 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moat Close 34 crimes
  2. 2 St Georges Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 13 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Newbold Verdon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary7.8 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire14.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry14.6 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,259 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Hinckley and Bosworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired31.6%Student2.6%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 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
32
Hinckley 6.7 mi
Narborough 7.1 mi
Nuneaton 8.9 mi
J22 M1 4.7 mi
J21A M1 5.2 mi
J22 M1 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £263,500 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£238k £289k £340k £390k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cadeby 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Barlestone 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Merry Lees 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Desford 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Mallory 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Peckleton Common 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 30 2.7 mi away ⇄
Nailstone 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Market Bosworth 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bagworth 30 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newtown Unthank 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 41 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newbold Verdon a nice place to live?

Newbold Verdon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newbold Verdon is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Newbold Verdon?

Newbold Verdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 185 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newbold Verdon?

Among the top-rated schools in Newbold Verdon is Newbold Verdon Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Newbold Verdon in total.

What are house prices like in Newbold Verdon?

The current median house price in Newbold Verdon is £263,500, around 8% below the England and Wales average. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Newbold Verdon in context

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Postcode districts in Newbold Verdon

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