Town Pop. 480

Living in Sheepy Magna: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sheepy Magna is 38/100, built from 8 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CV9 postcode district.

Its bills score runs 15 points above the CV9 district's 41/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). For the surrounding area, see CV9 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Sheepy Magna scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
179.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 681% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 494% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burton Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ratcliffe Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital12.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry13 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire13 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAtherstone Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity3,520 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Hinckley and Bosworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed0.9%Retired26.6%Student4.3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78%
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 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
6
Atherstone 2.5 mi
Polesworth 4.1 mi
Nuneaton 6.1 mi
J10 M42 5 mi
J11 M42 5.4 mi
J10 M42 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
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 Sheepy Magna 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

Twycross 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Atherstone 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Mancetter and Witherley 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Warton (North Warwickshire) 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fenny Drayton 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Grendon (North Warwickshire) 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Austrey 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Polesworth 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Baxterley 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Baddesley Ensor 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hartshill 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Higham on the Hill 36 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sheepy Magna a nice place to live?

Sheepy Magna has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sheepy Magna is 38/100, 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 Sheepy Magna?

Sheepy Magna is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Sheepy Magna in context

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Postcode districts in Sheepy Magna

CV9 42 ⇄

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