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Living in Burton Overy: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Burton Overy is 38/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 7 places sharing the LE8 postcode district, Burton Overy scores lowest.

It scores 14 points below the LE8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE8 postcode district.

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Burton Overy scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
160.8 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 30 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 390% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 460% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Buckthorn Way 12 crimes
  2. 2 Oak Tree Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Spinney View 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.194 · PM2.5 6.591 · PM10 11.152 µg/m³
73
Green Space 6
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary6.5 mi
Kettering General Hospital16.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire21 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgerySouth Leicestershire Medical Group2.8 mi
GP capacity1,671 patients per GP
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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%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.6%Student5.9%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.5%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.4%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
14
South Wigston 5.6 mi
Leicester 6.4 mi
Market Harborough 7.7 mi
J21 M1 8.3 mi
J21 M1 8.4 mi
J21 M1 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Burton Overy 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

Great Glen 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Great Stretton 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Houghton on the Hill 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fleckney 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Oadby 69 3.5 mi away ⇄
Billesdon 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wigston 68 4.8 mi away ⇄
Foxton (Harborough) 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Tugby 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Gartree 0 5.8 mi away ⇄
Tilton on the Hill 41 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burton Overy a nice place to live?

Burton Overy has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burton Overy is 38/100, 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 Overy?

Burton Overy is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Burton Overy in context

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Postcode districts in Burton Overy

LE8 52 ⇄

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