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Living in Belton (North West Leicestershire): Liveability Score 29/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Belton (North West Leicestershire) is 29/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 23/100 versus a median of 88/100. Of the 22 places sharing the LE12 postcode district, Belton (North West Leicestershire) scores lowest.

The LE12 district averages 49/100, putting Belton (North West Leicestershire) 20 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Belton (North West Leicestershire) sits 22 points above the LE12 district figure of 48/100. That sits 21 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE12 postcode district.

29
OUT OF 100
Poor
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Settlement area

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Belton (North West Leicestershire) scores 29 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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LE12 5AA LE12 6AA LE12 7AA LE12 8AA LE12 9AA LE12

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
23
419.7 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 39 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 1047% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 1000% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 752% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Motorway Service Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 27 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 26 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.837 · PM2.5 6.617 · PM10 11.651 µg/m³
73
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Belton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital11.2 mi
Queens Medical Centre12.6 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary13.5 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,920 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired33.6%Student2.2%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.5%
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
15
Loughborough 5.9 mi
East Midlands Parkway 6.4 mi
Long Eaton 7.4 mi
J23A M1 2.4 mi
J23 M1 2.9 mi
J23A M1 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Belton (North West Leicestershire) 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

Osgathorpe 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Shepshed 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Griffydam 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Long Whatton 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Whitwick 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Breedon on the Hill 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Coleorton 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newbold 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Diseworth 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hathern 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Belton (North West Leicestershire) a nice place to live?

Belton (North West Leicestershire) scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Belton (North West Leicestershire) is 29/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Belton (North West Leicestershire)?

Crime levels in Belton (North West Leicestershire) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 183 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Belton (North West Leicestershire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Belton (North West Leicestershire) is Belton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Belton (North West Leicestershire) in total.

Belton (North West Leicestershire) in context

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Postcode districts in Belton (North West Leicestershire)

LE12 49 ⇄

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