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Living in Coleorton: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Coleorton is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 38/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the LE67 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Lifestyle (17) and healthcare (22) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE67 postcode district.

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Coleorton scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
352.6 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 51 crimes
↑ 286% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 751% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 673% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 443% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 763% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forrester Close 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Lavender Walk 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Good
  • Griffydam Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newbold Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Thringstone 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
22
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital11.3 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary13.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.3 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Patel & Dr Tailor1.7 mi
GP capacity2,362 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed1.3%Retired28.2%Student4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Loughborough 8.5 mi
East Midlands Parkway 9.2 mi
Willington 9.7 mi
J23 M1 5.1 mi
J23 M1 5.2 mi
J23A M1 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
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 Coleorton 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

Griffydam 42 0.5 mi away ⇄
Newbold 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Osgathorpe 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Whitwick 61 1.8 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Coalville 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 3.0 mi away ⇄
Breedon on the Hill 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hugglescote 55 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coleorton a nice place to live?

Coleorton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coleorton is 48/100, 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 Coleorton?

Coleorton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 140 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coleorton?

Among the top-rated schools in Coleorton are Griffydam Primary School, Newbold Church of England Primary School and Thringstone Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Coleorton in total.

Coleorton in context

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Postcode districts in Coleorton

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