Coalville
North West Leicestershire 010 · 4 sub-areas · 7,921 residents
North West Leicestershire 010, in the East Midlands district of North West Leicestershire, is home to around 7,900 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £805 a month — well under the UK median for a 2-bed, and one of the more affordable pockets across the wider East Midlands. Car ownership here is near-universal, and nearly all premises have gigabit broadband.
Coalville is a mid-density neighbourhood of North West Leicestershire in the East Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Coalville?
3 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £899 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Coalville in North West Leicestershire
Living in Coalville
North West Leicestershire 010 is a predominantly car-dependent, largely residential area sitting within the East Midlands district of North West Leicestershire. It's the kind of place where detached and semi-detached family homes dominate the streets, greenspace is close — the typical resident is within about 320 metres of open land — and roughly half the area is within easy walking distance of a park. It's not a place that courts city-centre energy, but for those who want space, quiet, and reasonable costs, it makes a strong practical case.
On rent, this neighbourhood sits meaningfully below national norms. A two-bedroom home comes in at around £805 a month, compared to a UK median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. Three-bedroom homes average about £974, which makes this genuinely competitive for families who'd pay significantly more in nearby cities. The median property price sits at around £180,000 — and the deposit saving time works out to roughly 2.8 years at typical local salaries, one of the shorter timelines for aspiring buyers in the East Midlands.
The population skews slightly younger, with around a quarter of residents aged 18–34 and just over a fifth under 18 — suggesting a mix of young families and working-age renters. Owner-occupation runs at about 56%, with private renting at 25% and around 17% in social housing. The degree-qualification rate, at just under 20%, is below the national graduate average, pointing to a workforce more rooted in trade, logistics, and manufacturing than in professional or knowledge-sector roles.
Getting around almost entirely means driving — nearly 59% of residents commute by car, and public transport accounts for just 2% of journeys. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 13 km away in a straight line (around a 2.5–3 km walk time equivalent, though most people drive). For those working from home, coverage is excellent: 100% of premises have access to gigabit-capable broadband. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is North West Leicestershire 010 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's affordable, quiet, and green — nearly half the area is within easy walking distance of open land, and property prices average around £180,000. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent, public transport is very limited, and the share of Good or Outstanding schools nearby is below the national average. If you drive, work from home, and want low costs, it stacks up well.
- What is the rent in North West Leicestershire 010?
- A one-bedroom home runs about £623 a month, a two-bedroom around £805, and a three-bedroom roughly £974. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents have risen about 8.6% year-on-year, so the trend is upward — but the absolute level remains well below the UK two-bed median of around £1,200.
- Is North West Leicestershire 010 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 156 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is roughly double the UK national average. That warrants attention, though district-level rates can be skewed by a small number of commercial or high-footfall streets. Check Police.uk at the specific postcode level before drawing firm conclusions about any particular street.
- What's the commute from North West Leicestershire 010 to the nearest city?
- By public transport, Birmingham takes around 233 minutes and London around 241 minutes — this area is not well-connected by rail or bus. Nearly 59% of residents commute by car, and the nearest mainline station is roughly 13 km away. If you're planning to commute to a major city, driving or working from home are the realistic options — and broadband is 100% gigabit here.
- Who lives in North West Leicestershire 010?
- A mix of young families and working-age renters, with around 22% of residents under 18 and 24% aged 18–34. Owner-occupation sits at 56%, private renting at 25%, and social housing at 17%. The graduate share is around 20% — below average — pointing to a workforce more rooted in trades, logistics, and manufacturing than professional sectors.
- What schools are near North West Leicestershire 010?
- There are 29 schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 52% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 8km away. Families should verify catchment areas directly with North West Leicestershire council, as proximity doesn't guarantee a place.
- Is North West Leicestershire 010 good for first-time buyers?
- The numbers are encouraging. The median property price is around £180,000, and the typical deposit saving time is roughly 2.8 years at local salary levels — one of the shorter timelines in the East Midlands. With 100% gigabit broadband and growing work-from-home take-up, it suits buyers who don't need to commute daily to a major city.