Bedworth Town
Nuneaton and Bedworth 013 · 5 sub-areas · 6,995 residents
Nuneaton and Bedworth 013 is a residential area within Nuneaton and Bedworth, home to around 7,000 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £827 a month — well under the UK median for a 2-bed — though rents rose by nearly 9% last year. Over a quarter of homes are social housing, giving this neighbourhood a noticeably different tenure mix from most of the borough.
Bedworth Town is a commuter neighbourhood within Nuneaton and Bedworth — train into Birmingham runs in around 45 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bedworth Town?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 2 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; 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; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £914 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Bedworth Town in Nuneaton and Bedworth
Living in Bedworth Town
This part of Nuneaton and Bedworth has a settled, working-class character. Owner-occupation is the norm — nearly six in ten homes are owned outright or with a mortgage — but the social housing share, at around 27%, is considerably higher than you'd find across much of the West Midlands. That mix shapes who lives here: longer-term residents, families in council and housing-association homes, and a relatively older population. It doesn't feel transient.
Rents are genuinely low by national standards. A 2-bed runs about £827 a month at the median — roughly £370 a month less than the UK average for the same size property. Even with last year's near-9% rise, this remains one of the more affordable parts of the West Midlands for renters. The trade-off is that private rental stock is limited: only around 13% of homes are privately rented, so supply is tight and good properties move quickly.
The population skews older. More than one in five residents is 65 or over, and the under-18 share of around 21% suggests a reasonable number of families too. Degree-level qualifications are relatively uncommon — around 18% of residents, noticeably below the regional norm for urban areas — and the local economy reflects that, with health and social care the dominant employment sector. The claimant unemployment rate sits at around 4.2%, above the national average.
For commuters, Birmingham is the key connection. The nearest rail station is roughly 800 metres away — about a 10-minute walk — and the rail journey to Birmingham takes around 44 minutes. Over six in ten residents drive to work, so a car is effectively essential for most people here. Green space is accessible: the average resident is within about 280 metres of the nearest park or open space, and just over half of residents can reach green space on foot. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Nuneaton and Bedworth 013 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's quiet, settled and genuinely affordable — rents are well below the UK average and green space is close by. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and a relatively limited private rental market. Families and older residents who value stability and low costs tend to find it suits them well.
- What is the rent in Nuneaton and Bedworth 013?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £647 a month, a two-bed about £827, and a three-bed roughly £1,001 at the median. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose by close to 9% last year, so expect the market to keep moving.
- Is Nuneaton and Bedworth 013 safe?
- Crime runs at around 186 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is more than double the UK national rate. The neighbourhood sits in the bottom two deciles nationally for deprivation, and crime and deprivation tend to track together. It's worth taking local advice and checking street-level crime data for specific streets before committing.
- What's the commute from Nuneaton and Bedworth 013 to Birmingham?
- The rail journey to Birmingham takes around 44 minutes, and the nearest station is about 800 metres away — roughly a 10-minute walk. That said, most residents here drive: only about 4% commute by public transport, so a car makes daily life considerably easier.
- Who lives in Nuneaton and Bedworth 013?
- Mainly longer-term, settled residents — a mix of owner-occupiers and social housing tenants. The population skews older, with over 22% aged 65 or above, and families with children are also present. It's not an area that attracts many young renters or recent graduates.
- What schools are near Nuneaton and Bedworth 013?
- There are 49 schools within 2 kilometres of typical residents, so proximity isn't the issue — but only around 35% are rated Good or Outstanding, well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 4.4 kilometres away. Check individual catchment boundaries before relying on a specific school.
- How affordable is buying a home in Nuneaton and Bedworth 013?
- More achievable than most of the country. The median property price is around £222,000, and with a median local salary of about £32,400, it takes roughly 3.4 years to save a typical deposit. That's considerably better than most of the South East or major city centres.