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Living in Cossington (Charnwood): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cossington (Charnwood) is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Cossington (Charnwood) most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 41/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the LE7 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 21 points above the LE7 district's 71/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE7 postcode district.

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Cossington (Charnwood) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
179.3 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 21 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 594% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Humble Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Middlefield Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Broome Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 10.1 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
68
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Cossington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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 Infirmary6 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.7 mi
Royal Derby Hospital21.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMedically Limited1 mi
GP capacity2,734 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)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.4%Student6.9%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership84%
Among the least-deprived 13% 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
29
Sileby 1 mi
Syston 1.8 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 2.8 mi
J21A M1 7.4 mi
J23 M1 7.6 mi
J23 M1 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cossington (Charnwood) 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

Sileby 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wanlip 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Mountsorrel 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on the Wreake 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Syston 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
East Goscote 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rothley 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Queniborough 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Birstall 68 2.7 mi away ⇄
Seagrave 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thurmaston 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rearsby 49 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cossington (Charnwood) a nice place to live?

Cossington (Charnwood) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cossington (Charnwood) 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 Cossington (Charnwood)?

Cossington (Charnwood) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cossington (Charnwood)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cossington (Charnwood) is Cossington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cossington (Charnwood) in total.

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Postcode districts in Cossington (Charnwood)

LE7 52 ⇄

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