Town Pop. 2,441

Living in Asfordby: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Asfordby comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Asfordby places 10th of 18 in the LE14 postcode district. On transport specifically, Asfordby sits 10 points above the LE14 district figure of 16/100.

That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (4), schools (15), lifestyle (21) and transport (26). For the surrounding area, see LE14 postcode district.

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Asfordby scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 91 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 20 crimes
  2. 2 Stanton Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Woodhouse Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.98 · PM2.5 6.584 · PM10 11.747 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Captains Close Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary11.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital25.1 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust10.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryLatham House Medical Practice3 mi
GP capacity1,838 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.4%Student3.3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.6%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary33.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.8%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Melton · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
26
Melton Mowbray 2.9 mi
Sileby 6.9 mi
Syston 7.2 mi
J23 M1 13.4 mi
J23 M1 13.4 mi
J21A M1 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£208k £245k £283k £321k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Frisby on the Wreake 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Asfordby Hill 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Melton Mowbray 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brooksby 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Old Dalby 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Dalby 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gaddesby 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thrussington 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Burton Lazars 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Nether Broughton 31 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rearsby 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Long Clawson 35 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Asfordby a nice place to live?

Asfordby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Asfordby is 38/100, 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 Asfordby?

Asfordby has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 224 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Asfordby?

The current median house price in Asfordby is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%.

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Postcode districts in Asfordby

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