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Living in Appleby Magna: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Appleby Magna comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the DE12 postcode district, Appleby Magna ranks 7th. On economic health specifically, Appleby Magna sits 27 points above the DE12 district figure of 58/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DE12 postcode district.

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Appleby Magna scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 29 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rectory Lane 17 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Atherstone Road 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.635 · PM2.5 6.744 · PM10 13.743 µg/m³
71
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Sir John Moore Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital13.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital15.1 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary16.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryMeasham Medical Unit2 mi
GP capacity1,611 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.8%Student3.7%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax North West Leicestershire · 2026-27
A £1,612
B £1,881
C £2,149
D £2,418
E £2,955
F £3,493
G £4,030
H £4,836
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Polesworth 4.9 mi
Tamworth 6.7 mi
Atherstone 7.5 mi
J11 M42 0.1 mi
J11 M42 0.4 mi
J10 M42 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £427,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£300k £338k £377k £414k 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Measham 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Netherseal 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Oakthorpe 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Austrey 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Donisthorpe 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Clifton Campville 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Twycross 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 4.2 mi away ⇄
Warton (North Warwickshire) 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Packington 40 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Appleby Magna a nice place to live?

Appleby Magna has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Appleby Magna is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Appleby Magna?

Appleby Magna is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 103 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Appleby Magna?

Among the top-rated schools in Appleby Magna is Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Appleby Magna in total.

What are house prices like in Appleby Magna?

The current median house price in Appleby Magna is £427,500, around 50% above the England and Wales average.

Appleby Magna in context

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Postcode districts in Appleby Magna

DE12 43 ⇄

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