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Living in Asfordby Hill: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Asfordby Hill is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the LE14 postcode district, Asfordby Hill ranks 4th. On lifestyle specifically, Asfordby Hill sits 28 points above the LE14 district figure of 14/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE14 postcode district.

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Asfordby Hill scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
432.3 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 96 crimes
↑ 474% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 954% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 512% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stanton Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Woodhouse Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Burnaby Place 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Asfordby Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary12.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.6 mi
Kettering General Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust10.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryLatham House Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,838 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2%Retired22.6%Student3.9%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.5%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary36.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.9%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership66.9%
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
41
Melton Mowbray 1.9 mi
Sileby 8.2 mi
Syston 8.5 mi
J23 M1 14.6 mi
J23 M1 14.6 mi
J21A M1 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Asfordby Hill in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Asfordby 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Melton Mowbray 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Frisby on the Wreake 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Burton Lazars 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Dalby 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Old Dalby 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Nether Broughton 31 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brooksby 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Long Clawson 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Gaddesby 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Thrussington 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Rearsby 49 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Asfordby Hill a nice place to live?

Asfordby Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Asfordby Hill is 41/100, 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 Hill?

Asfordby Hill has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 217 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Asfordby Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Asfordby Hill is Asfordby Hill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Asfordby Hill in total.

Asfordby Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Asfordby Hill

LE14 37 ⇄

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