Town Pop. 11,029

Living in Ashby-de-la-Zouch: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashby-de-la-Zouch comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 70/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the LE65 postcode district. No category drops below 40/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. It scores 6 points above the LE65 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE65 postcode district.

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Ashby-de-la-Zouch scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
68.3 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 327 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 82 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Public order 74 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 72 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 54 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 144 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 135 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 52 crimes
  3. 3 Market Street 34 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
57
8 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good1Ungraded
  • Ashby Hill Top Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ashby Hastings Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ashby SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ashby Willesley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Packington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Woodcote Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ivanhoe SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    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
40
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital10.4 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary15.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre17.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity961 patients per GP
2dentists4pharmacies

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 335 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.2%Student3.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical28.1%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership70.6%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
40
Burton-on-Trent 8.2 mi
Willington 8.2 mi
Polesworth 10.3 mi
J11 M42 4.9 mi
J11 M42 5.5 mi
J22 M1 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 73
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 108
Detached £390,000 39
Semi-detached £270,000 30
Terraced £250,000 26
Flat / Maisonette £200,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£141k £240k £342k £441k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Packington 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Blackfordby 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Woodville 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Donisthorpe 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newbold 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Oakthorpe 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coleorton 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hartshorne 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Measham 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashby-de-la-Zouch a nice place to live?

Ashby-de-la-Zouch is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ashby-de-la-Zouch is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

Ashby-de-la-Zouch has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 753 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch are Ashby Hill Top Primary School, Ashby Hastings Primary School and Ashby School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch in total.

What are house prices like in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

The current median house price in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £270,000, terraced £250,000, flat £200,000. There were 108 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch in context

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Postcode districts in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

LE65 51 ⇄

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