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Living in South Kilworth: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Kilworth comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the LE17 postcode district, South Kilworth ranks 2nd.

On economic health specifically, South Kilworth sits 11 points above the LE17 district figure of 79/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: schools (10), transport (11), lifestyle (14) and healthcare (18). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE17 postcode district.

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South Kilworth scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
5,192.3 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 62 crimes
↑ 7061% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 4961% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 7344% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 7000% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 9791% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lutterworth Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Burdett Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.459 · PM2.5 6.539 · PM10 11.933 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • South Kilworth 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
18
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary13.4 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire13.5 mi
University Hospital Coventry13.7 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryHusbands Bosworth Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,370 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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate66.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired22.7%Student3.1%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Harborough · 2026-27
A £1,593
B £1,859
C £2,124
D £2,390
E £2,921
F £3,452
G £3,983
H £4,780
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
11
Rugby 6.9 mi
Market Harborough 9.2 mi
Long Buckby 9.5 mi
J19 M1 3.2 mi
J20 M1 3.6 mi
J19 M1 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
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 South Kilworth 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

North Kilworth 35 1.2 mi away ⇄
Welford (West Northamptonshire) 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Swinford 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Husbands Bosworth 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Yelvertoft 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gilmorton 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Bruntingthorpe 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bitteswell 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Lutterworth 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Naseby 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Clifton upon Dunsmore 56 5.8 mi away ⇄
Crick 41 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Kilworth a nice place to live?

South Kilworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Kilworth is 43/100, 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 South Kilworth?

South Kilworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 135 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Kilworth?

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

South Kilworth in context

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Postcode districts in South Kilworth

LE17 39 ⇄

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