Town Pop. 760

Living in Swannington: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swannington scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Swannington most outperforms the national norm: 48/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 16 places in the LE67 postcode district.

It scores 7 points above the LE67 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Swannington in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LE67 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Swannington scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
63.2 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 19 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hough Hill 9 crimes
  2. 2 New Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Finneys Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.354 · PM2.5 6.673 · PM10 12.037 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
44
3 schools in area · 15 within 4km
3Good
  • All Saints Church of England Primary School, CoalvillePrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • New Swannington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Swannington 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
34
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital12.2 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary12.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.7 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Patel & Dr Tailor1.1 mi
GP capacity2,264 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired27.1%Student3.6%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.5%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary27.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership80%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax North West Leicestershire · 2026-27
A £1,612
B £1,881
C £2,149
D £2,418
E £2,955
F £3,493
G £4,030
H £4,836
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
48
Loughborough 8.4 mi
East Midlands Parkway 9.8 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 10.1 mi
J22 M1 4.7 mi
J23 M1 4.8 mi
J23 M1 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
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 Swannington 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

Coleorton 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Whitwick 61 1.2 mi away ⇄
Griffydam 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Coalville 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Newbold 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Osgathorpe 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hugglescote 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ellistown 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Packington 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swannington a nice place to live?

Swannington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Swannington is 56/100, 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 Swannington?

Swannington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swannington?

Among the top-rated schools in Swannington are All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville, New Swannington Primary School and Swannington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Swannington in total.

Swannington in context

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Postcode districts in Swannington

LE67 49 ⇄

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