Blackfordby
Strong on schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Blackfordby in North West Leicestershire using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Blackfordby a good place to live?
Blackfordby may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in North West Leicestershire below.
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Blackfordby at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Blackfordby
Crime rate
Crime rate
12.85 per 1,000 people
Percentile
66th percentile nationally
Crime data is above the national middle range.
House prices in Blackfordby
House prices
Average sold price
£286,429
Percentile
47th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Blackfordby
Flood risk in Blackfordby
Transport in Blackfordby
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Blackfordby a good place to live?
Blackfordby may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Blackfordby safe?
Blackfordby ranks in the 66th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Blackfordby?
The average sold price is £286,429, with house prices in the 47th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Blackfordby?
Schools rank in the 92nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Blackfordby?
Nearby public profiles include Ashby Holywell in North West Leicestershire and Long Whatton & Diseworth in North West Leicestershire.
