Living in Charnwood
Charnwood is a city in East Midlands (England), United Kingdom, home to 180,387 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 10%, #37 of 378), commuters (top 11%, #37 of 368), single parents (top 12%, #44 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Charnwood
- It is part of Greater Leicester, 13 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 36 min and sets around 15:51; in late June it sets around 21:33.
How Charnwood ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In East Midlands (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 69 | #37 of 378 | #3 of 40 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #106 of 387 | #15 of 40 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #51 of 378 | #5 of 40 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #44 of 378 | #5 of 40 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #118 of 378 | #10 of 40 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #95 of 378 | #9 of 40 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #159 of 387 | #16 of 40 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #164 of 368 | #11 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #167 of 367 | #11 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 54 | #218 of 362 | #19 of 40 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #102 of 387 | #10 of 40 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #37 of 368 | #1 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #164 of 361 | #8 of 39 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #60 of 354 | #5 of 38 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #79 of 378 | #5 of 40 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #104 of 388 | #9 of 40 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 53 | #213 of 363 | #16 of 40 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #179 of 387 | #11 of 40 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #104 of 378 | #7 of 40 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 59 | #185 of 388 | #25 of 40 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #204 of 388 | #10 of 40 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #122 of 388 | #20 of 40 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #130 of 388 | #14 of 40 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #121 of 388 | #1 of 40 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #151 of 388 | #14 of 40 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 68 | #88 of 388 | #1 of 40 | Map |
| Digital native | 62 | #109 of 368 | #10 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Leicester 13 km
- North West Leicestershire 14 km
- Blaby 17 km
- Oadby and Wigston 18 km
- Rushcliffe 20 km
- Melton 20 km
- Erewash 22 km
- Hinckley and Bosworth 23 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.