Town Pop. 1,168

Living in Blackfordby: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blackfordby is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 45/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Blackfordby places 3rd of 5 in the DE11 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the DE11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. Its lifestyle score runs 17 points below the DE11 district's 62/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and broadband (83). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE11 postcode district.

54
OUT OF 100
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Blackfordby scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
53.1 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 31 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rowan Close 7 crimes
  2. 2 Ashby Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.963 · PM2.5 6.722 · PM10 11.545 µg/m³
72
Green Space 43
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
37
4 schools in area · 25 within 4km
1Good2Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Three Trees CofE Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate
  • Three Trees Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate
  • Moira 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
23
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital10.3 mi
Good Hope Hospital17.8 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary18.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodville Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,736 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired33.6%Student2.2%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.9%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership80.6%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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 6.2 mi
Willington 6.9 mi
Peartree 9.8 mi
J11 M42 4.7 mi
J11 M42 5.3 mi
J23A M1 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £306,000 18
Detached £340,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£255k £280k £305k £330k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Woodville 60 1.0 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hartshorne 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 2.4 mi away ⇄
Donisthorpe 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Packington 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Oakthorpe 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Measham 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Netherseal 36 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackfordby a nice place to live?

Blackfordby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blackfordby is 54/100, 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 Blackfordby?

Blackfordby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackfordby?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackfordby is Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Blackfordby in total.

What are house prices like in Blackfordby?

The current median house price in Blackfordby is £306,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%.

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Postcode districts in Blackfordby

DE11 61 ⇄

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