Town Pop. 10,669

Living in Whitwick: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whitwick is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 60/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the LE67 postcode district scores higher. Whitwick leads all 16.

It scores 12 points above the LE67 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On healthcare specifically, Whitwick sits 11 points above the LE67 district figure of 49/100. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE67 postcode district.

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Whitwick scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
58.6 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 259 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 131 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 55 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Vehicle crime 35 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 105 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kelso Court 41 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 37 crimes
  3. 3 Melrose Road 27 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 37
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
50
7 schools in area · 16 within 4km
6Good1Requires Improvement
  • Broom Leys SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • New Swannington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Thringstone Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Warren Hills Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Castle Rock SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary11.2 mi
Royal Derby Hospital12 mi
Queens Medical Centre14.7 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust5.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
2 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,264 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 196 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.9%Student2.6%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.4%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary34.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.7%
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
52
Loughborough 7.3 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 9 mi
East Midlands Parkway 9.1 mi
J23 M1 3.7 mi
J23 M1 3.9 mi
J22 M1 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 86
Detached £327,500 32
Semi-detached £230,000 37
Terraced £170,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£157k £222k £289k £354k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Thringstone 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 1.2 mi away ⇄
Coalville 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Griffydam 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Coleorton 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Osgathorpe 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hugglescote 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newbold 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bardon 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shepshed 53 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitwick a nice place to live?

Whitwick is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Whitwick is 61/100, 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 Whitwick?

Whitwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 625 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitwick?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitwick are Broom Leys School, Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy and New Swannington Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Whitwick in total.

What are house prices like in Whitwick?

The current median house price in Whitwick is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £327,500, semi-detached £230,000, terraced £170,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 86 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Whitwick in context

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Postcode districts in Whitwick

LE67 49 ⇄

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