Town Pop. 10,169

Living in Birstall: Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Birstall scores 68/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 67/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the LE4 postcode district.

No category drops below 47/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its healthcare score runs 19 points below the LE4 district's 86/100. That is 18 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE4 postcode district.

68
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
48 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 167 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Vehicle crime 62 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 52 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Public order 44 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 95 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 36 crimes
  2. 2 Blenheim Road 30 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 29 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 12.3 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 13.1 µg/m³
65
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
64
8 schools in area · 37 within 4km
6Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Glebelands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hallam Fields, BirstallPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Highcliffe Primary School and Community CentrePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Mowmacre Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Riverside Community Primary School BirstallPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Cedars AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woodstock Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
67
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary2.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre17.5 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire21.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 12 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,175 patients per GP
2dentists5pharmacies

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 332 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.9%Student4%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership83.5%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Charnwood · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
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
52
Syston 2.1 mi
Leicester 3.3 mi
Sileby 3.6 mi
J21A M1 5 mi
J21 M1 5.9 mi
J21 M1 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £303,000 81
Detached £349,000 17
Semi-detached £300,000 47
Terraced £302,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£135k £233k £334k £433k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wanlip 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Thurmaston 60 1.4 mi away ⇄
Thurcaston 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Syston 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cropston 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rothley 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Anstey 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Charnwood) 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mountsorrel 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Leicester 66 3.2 mi away ⇄
Swithland 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Queniborough 48 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Birstall a nice place to live?

Yes, Birstall is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Birstall is 68/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Birstall?

Birstall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 488 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Birstall?

Among the top-rated schools in Birstall are Glebelands Primary School, Hallam Fields, Birstall and Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Birstall in total.

What are house prices like in Birstall?

The current median house price in Birstall is £303,000, around 6% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £349,000, semi-detached £300,000, terraced £302,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 81 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Birstall in context

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Postcode districts in Birstall

LE4 66 ⇄

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