Town Pop. 9,494

Living in Broughton Astley: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Broughton Astley is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 90/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 15 places in the LE9 postcode district.

Against the wider LE9 district average of 49/100, that is 5 points above. Its broadband score runs 40 points above the LE9 district's 50/100. Safety (92) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see LE9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
36.7 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 130 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Burglary 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
other 75 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 23 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Farm Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Mountbatten Drive 18 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 6
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
33
4 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Old Mill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton AstleyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hallbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Thomas Estley Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    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
33
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary7 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire11.2 mi
University Hospital Coventry11.3 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,369 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 176 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate66.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired22%Student3.5%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)20%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Harborough · 2026-27
A £1,593
B £1,859
C £2,124
D £2,390
E £2,921
F £3,452
G £3,983
H £4,780
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
31
Narborough 3 mi
South Wigston 5.2 mi
Hinckley 6.3 mi
J2 M69 3.9 mi
J21 M1 4.7 mi
J3 M69 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 22
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,500 84
Detached £425,000 39
Semi-detached £250,000 28
Terraced £225,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£198k £273k £350k £426k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Leire 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dunton Bassett 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cosby 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Croft (Blaby) 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sapcote 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Littlethorpe 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stoney Stanton 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sharnford 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Huncote 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Claybrooke Magna 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ullesthorpe 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Blaby and Whetstone 61 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton Astley a nice place to live?

Broughton Astley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Broughton Astley 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 Broughton Astley?

Broughton Astley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 348 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broughton Astley?

Among the top-rated schools in Broughton Astley are Old Mill Primary School and Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Broughton Astley in total.

What are house prices like in Broughton Astley?

The current median house price in Broughton Astley is £280,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000, semi-detached £250,000, terraced £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 84 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Broughton Astley in context

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Postcode districts in Broughton Astley

LE9 49 ⇄

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