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Living in Breedon on the Hill: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Breedon on the Hill comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 32/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the DE73 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 22 points below the DE73 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. For the surrounding area, see DE73 postcode district.

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Breedon on the Hill scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
32
211.2 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 35 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 560% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 610% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Theft from the person 11 crimes
↑ 939% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Walton Hill 72 crimes
  2. 2 Wilson Rise 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Dovecote 7 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 7.34 · PM2.5 6.764 · PM10 12.957 µg/m³
71
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Hardulph's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital8.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre13 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary16.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryManor House Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity3,146 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate63.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.2%Unemployed1.2%Retired25.9%Student2.8%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership75.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
East Midlands Parkway 7.1 mi
Peartree 7.3 mi
Long Eaton 7.5 mi
J23A M1 4 mi
J23A M1 4.4 mi
J24 M1 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £455,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£361k £419k £479k £538k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Melbourne (South Derbyshire) 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Newbold 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Osgathorpe 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Griffydam 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 3.0 mi away ⇄
Coleorton 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Weston-on-Trent 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ticknall 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Diseworth 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stanton by Bridge 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Castle Donington 52 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Breedon on the Hill a nice place to live?

Breedon on the Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Breedon on the Hill is 33/100, 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 Breedon on the Hill?

Breedon on the Hill has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 32/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Breedon on the Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Breedon on the Hill is St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Breedon on the Hill in total.

What are house prices like in Breedon on the Hill?

The current median house price in Breedon on the Hill is £455,000, around 60% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%.

Breedon on the Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Breedon on the Hill

DE73 55 ⇄

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