Town Pop. 3,080

Living in Cosby: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cosby comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Cosby most outperforms the national norm: 40/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the LE9 postcode district.

On lifestyle specifically, Cosby sits 13 points above the LE9 district figure of 27/100. That puts Cosby in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LE9 postcode district.

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Cosby scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
102.9 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 103 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Shoplifting 37 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 69 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 72 crimes
  2. 2 Henson Close 23 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 21 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 18 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Cosby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Badgerbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary5.2 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire13.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry13.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLimes Medical Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,401 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)90.7%
available across Blaby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate64.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired23.3%Student3.7%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)20.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Blaby · 2026-27
A £1,660
B £1,937
C £2,213
D £2,490
E £3,043
F £3,597
G £4,150
H £4,980
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
38
Narborough 1.4 mi
South Wigston 3.3 mi
Leicester 6.3 mi
J21 M1 3 mi
J3 M69 3.4 mi
J21 M1 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 19
Semi-detached £260,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£248k £270k £293k £315k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Littlethorpe 60 1.1 mi away ⇄
Blaby and Whetstone 61 1.5 mi away ⇄
Broughton Astley 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Countesthorpe 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Croft (Blaby) 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Enderby and Narborough 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Huncote 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dunton Bassett 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Leire 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stoney Stanton 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thurlaston (Blaby) 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sapcote 48 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosby a nice place to live?

Cosby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cosby is 49/100, 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 Cosby?

Cosby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 317 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cosby?

Among the top-rated schools in Cosby is Cosby Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cosby in total.

What are house prices like in Cosby?

The current median house price in Cosby is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £260,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%.

Cosby in context

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Postcode districts in Cosby

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