[1] Largely bypassed by the A4304 road, the village consists of a mix of old and new housing and includes a primary school and the parish church of St. Andrew's dating from the 13th century.
At the time of the Domesday survey (1086) there were two settlements Chivelesworde and Cleveliorde, both belonging to the vill of Stanford-on-Avon across the border in Northamptonshire; they were given by Guy de Reinbudcurt to Benedict, founding abbot of Selby, Yorkshire later differentiated into North and South Kilworth.
The moat has recently been dug out to create a water filled area for wildlife.
There are no shops in North Kilworth, however a petrol station serves basic amenities.
The White Lion pub serves food and is popular with people attending Kilworth House hotel theatre.