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Living in Braunston-in-Rutland: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Braunston-in-Rutland is 39/100, built from 8 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 90/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 20 places in the LE15 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the LE15 district's 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE15 postcode district.

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Braunston-in-Rutland scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
148.6 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 13 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 408% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 543% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 6 crimes
  2. 2 Oakham Road 3 crimes
  3. 3 Braunston Road 2 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.44 · PM2.5 6.298 · PM10 10.921 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary15.2 mi
Kettering General Hospital17.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital20.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust7.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryOakham Medical Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity1,120 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired28.7%Student4.1%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.9%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership79%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Rutland · 2026-27
A £1,825
B £2,130
C £2,434
D £2,738
E £3,346
F £3,955
G £4,563
H £5,476
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
3
Oakham 2.1 mi
Melton Mowbray 9 mi
Corby 11.8 mi
J21 M1 18.2 mi
J21 M1 18.2 mi
J21 M1 18.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Braunston-in-Rutland 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

Oakham 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Barleythorpe 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Langham (Rutland) 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Manton (Rutland) 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Belton-in-Rutland 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Somerby 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wing (Rutland) 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Whissendine 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Uppingham 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Tilton on the Hill 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
Tugby 38 5.7 mi away ⇄
Cottesmore 45 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Braunston-in-Rutland a nice place to live?

Braunston-in-Rutland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Braunston-in-Rutland is 39/100, 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 Braunston-in-Rutland?

Braunston-in-Rutland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 33 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Braunston-in-Rutland

LE15 41 ⇄

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