Town Pop. 796

Living in Burton on the Wolds: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Burton on the Wolds is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Burton on the Wolds places 18th of 22 in the LE12 postcode district. The LE12 district averages 49/100, putting Burton on the Wolds 12 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Burton on the Wolds sits 25 points above the LE12 district figure of 67/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE12 postcode district.

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Burton on the Wolds scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
212.3 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 60 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manor Court 37 crimes
  2. 2 Melton Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Waydale 10 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.67 · PM2.5 6.547 · PM10 11.777 µg/m³
73
Green Space 24
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre10.1 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary10.7 mi
Royal Derby Hospital17.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr NHR Simpson's Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity2,226 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)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired26.4%Student4.5%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.6%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary13.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.4%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership85.3%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Charnwood · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
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
14
Loughborough 3 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 3 mi
Sileby 4.3 mi
J23 M1 6.4 mi
J23 M1 6.6 mi
J23A M1 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Burton on the Wolds 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

Wymeswold 33 1.3 mi away ⇄
Rempstone 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Soar 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Costock 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Seagrave 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wysall 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
East Leake 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Willoughby-on-the-Wolds 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Quorndon 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sileby 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Loughborough 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Normanton on Soar 42 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burton on the Wolds a nice place to live?

Burton on the Wolds has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burton on the Wolds is 37/100, 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 Burton on the Wolds?

Burton on the Wolds is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 169 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burton on the Wolds?

Among the top-rated schools in Burton on the Wolds is Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burton on the Wolds in total.

Burton on the Wolds in context

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Postcode districts in Burton on the Wolds

LE12 49 ⇄

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