Town Pop. 592

Living in Swinford: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Swinford is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Swinford most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the LE17 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Swinford sits 11 points above the LE17 district figure of 79/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE17 postcode district.

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Swinford scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
228 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
↑ 214% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 212% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 334% 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
52
Air Quality NO₂ 7.144 · PM2.5 6.831 · PM10 12.717 µg/m³
71
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Swinford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire11.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry11.5 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary14.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBrownsover Medical Centre3.5 mi
GP capacity2,221 patients per GP
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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)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 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 4.2 mi
Long Buckby 8.7 mi
Narborough 11.3 mi
J19 M1 0.6 mi
J19 M1 1 mi
J20 M1 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
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 Swinford 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

South Kilworth 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Yelvertoft 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Clifton upon Dunsmore 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
North Kilworth 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rugby 63 4.3 mi away ⇄
Lutterworth 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Crick 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Welford (West Northamptonshire) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bitteswell 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Gilmorton 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Kilsby 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Husbands Bosworth 37 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swinford a nice place to live?

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

Swinford 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 Swinford?

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

Swinford in context

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Postcode districts in Swinford

LE17 39 ⇄

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