Area guide · North West Leicestershire

Living in Kegworth

A snapshot of life in Kegworth, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Kegworth is a village in North West Leicestershire, East Midlands with a population of 4,293. The average house price is £259,601 and the overall crime rate is 54.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Kegworth ranks

Population

4,293

Avg House Price

£259,601

Crime Rate

54.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

320 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,828.7

Median Age

43.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Kegworth's detached homes (£317,369) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£120,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Kegworth prices have risen 20% over the last 9 years (£216,737 → £259,601).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£317,369	£300,000	29
Semi-Detached	£252,934	£247,500	26
Terraced	£194,122	£177,500	17
Flat	£120,000	£120,000	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Kegworth is 54.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Kegworth: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Kegworth Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Kegworth averages 320 Mbps — 220% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Kegworth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.7
% Rated C or Above	62.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,147

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,293
Median Age	43.4
Median Household Income	£31,828.7
Employment Rate	58%
Owner Occupied	68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	35%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Kegworth?

The average house price in Kegworth is £259,601 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Kegworth?

The most affordable entry point in Kegworth is a flat, with an average price of £120,000.

Is Kegworth a safe place to live?

Kegworth has a recorded crime rate of 54.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Kegworth?

Kegworth has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Kegworth?

Average broadband download speeds in Kegworth are around 320 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.1% of premises.

How big is Kegworth?

Kegworth is a settlement in North West Leicestershire with a population of approximately 4,293.

Most compared with

How does Kegworth stack up against its neighbours?

Anstey

Kegworth

House price: £289,840 · £259,601
Crime rate: 68 · 54.3
Distance: 11.8 mi

Arnold

Kegworth

House price: £233,758 · £259,601
Crime rate: N/A · 54.3
Distance: 13.0 mi

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Kegworth

House price: £334,658 · £259,601
Crime rate: 54.4 · 54.3
Distance: 10.1 mi

Barrow upon Soar

Kegworth

House price: £314,026 · £259,601
Crime rate: 68 · 54.3
Distance: 8.1 mi

Beeston (Broxtowe)

Kegworth

House price: £320,616 · £259,601
Crime rate: N/A · 54.3
Distance: 6.6 mi

Birstall

Kegworth

House price: £260,306 · £259,601
Crime rate: 68 · 54.3
Distance: 12.6 mi

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