Town Pop. 183

Living in Brooksby: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brooksby comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 91/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Brooksby places 6th of 18 in the LE14 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 16 points above the LE14 district's 75/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
398.9 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 25 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 694% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 624% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 994% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 12 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Ash Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.758 · PM2.5 6.621 · PM10 11.839 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary9.1 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.8 mi
Royal Derby Hospital24.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Jubilee Medical Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity1,410 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed1.5%Retired26.9%Student5.4%Other inactive5.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership81.8%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Melton · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Sileby 4.3 mi
Syston 4.4 mi
Melton Mowbray 5.4 mi
J23 M1 11.3 mi
J21A M1 11.3 mi
J23 M1 11.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
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 Brooksby 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

Thrussington 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rearsby 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Frisby on the Wreake 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Gaddesby 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
East Goscote 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Asfordby 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Queniborough 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on the Wreake 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Seagrave 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Croxton 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sileby 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Syston 58 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brooksby a nice place to live?

Brooksby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brooksby is 40/100, 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 Brooksby?

Brooksby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Brooksby

LE14 37 ⇄

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