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Living in Sharnford: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sharnford is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the LE10 postcode district.

The LE10 district averages 59/100, putting Sharnford 26 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the LE10 district's 62/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see LE10 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Sharnford scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
100 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 41 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Smithy Lane 26 crimes
  2. 2 Sharnbrook Gardens 7 crimes
  3. 3 Fosse Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.68 · PM2.5 6.736 · PM10 11.294 µg/m³
73
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Sharnford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire8.9 mi
University Hospital Coventry9 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary9.5 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Old School Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity2,329 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)90.7%
available across Blaby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired32%Student3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership82.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Blaby · 2026-27
A £1,660
B £1,937
C £2,213
D £2,490
E £3,043
F £3,597
G £4,150
H £4,980
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
16
Hinckley 3.4 mi
Narborough 5.1 mi
Nuneaton 7.2 mi
J2 M69 1.7 mi
J1 M69 2.6 mi
J1 M69 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
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 Sharnford 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

Sapcote 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Stoney Stanton 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Claybrooke Magna 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Elmesthorpe 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Leire 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Broughton Astley 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ullesthorpe 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Croft (Blaby) 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hinckley 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Earl Shilton 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Barwell 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wolvey 34 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sharnford a nice place to live?

Sharnford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sharnford is 33/100, 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 Sharnford?

Sharnford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sharnford?

Among the top-rated schools in Sharnford is Sharnford Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sharnford in total.

Sharnford in context

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Postcode districts in Sharnford

LE10 59 ⇄

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