Town Pop. 1,601

Living in Stoke Golding: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stoke Golding comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the CV13 postcode district, Stoke Golding ranks 8th.

It scores 5 points above the CV13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 33/100. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the CV13 district's 66/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see CV13 postcode district.

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Stoke Golding scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
109.9 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 65 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Greenwood Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Convent Drive 17 crimes
  3. 3 Pine Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.809 · PM2.5 6.766 · PM10 11.188 µg/m³
72
Green Space 36
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Stoke GoldingPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary AcademySecondary · 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
4
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire10.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry10.1 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary11.6 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryMaples Family Medical Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity2,261 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
14%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.8%Student3.2%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
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
18
Hinckley 3 mi
Nuneaton 3.8 mi
Bermuda Park 5.4 mi
J1 M69 4.4 mi
J1 M69 4.4 mi
J2 M69 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £337,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£300k £346k £393k £439k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Higham on the Hill 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stapleton 33 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hinckley 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barwell 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fenny Drayton 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Market Bosworth 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cadeby 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Mallory 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Earl Shilton 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Elmesthorpe 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Nuneaton 58 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hartshill 49 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Golding a nice place to live?

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

Stoke Golding is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 176 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoke Golding?

Among the top-rated schools in Stoke Golding is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Golding, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stoke Golding in total.

What are house prices like in Stoke Golding?

The current median house price in Stoke Golding is £337,500, around 18% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Stoke Golding

CV13 33 ⇄

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