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Living in Billesdon: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Billesdon scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the LE7 postcode district, Billesdon ranks 16th. Against the wider LE7 district average of 52/100, that is 15 points below. On economic health specifically, Billesdon sits 15 points above the LE7 district figure of 71/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
133.5 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 30 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vicarage Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Cranoe Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Knights Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.563 · PM2.5 6.421 · PM10 10.811 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Billesdon Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary8.1 mi
Kettering General Hospital16.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre24.4 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,279 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2%Retired27.3%Student4.6%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary12.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Harborough · 2026-27
A £1,593
B £1,859
C £2,124
D £2,390
E £2,921
F £3,452
G £3,983
H £4,780
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
9
Leicester 7.9 mi
Syston 8.1 mi
South Wigston 8.6 mi
J21 M1 10.9 mi
J21 M1 10.9 mi
J21 M1 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Billesdon 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

Tilton on the Hill 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Houghton on the Hill 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tugby 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burton Overy 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Stretton 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Melton) 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Great Glen 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
South Croxton 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hallaton 39 5.7 mi away ⇄
Oadby 69 5.9 mi away ⇄
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt 52 5.9 mi away ⇄
Somerby 41 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Billesdon a nice place to live?

Billesdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Billesdon is 37/100, 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 Billesdon?

Billesdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Billesdon in context

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Postcode districts in Billesdon

LE7 52 ⇄

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