Town Pop. 7,317

Living in Countesthorpe: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Countesthorpe scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the LE8 postcode district.

Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Countesthorpe in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE8 postcode district.

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Countesthorpe scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 126 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Shoplifting 45 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Public order 31 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 68 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Street 47 crimes
  2. 2 Cosby Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Brook Court 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area · 19 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Greenfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Badgerbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Requires Improvement
  • Countesthorpe AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary4.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire14.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry14.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,509 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)90.7%
available across Blaby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 141 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.1%Student3.3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.9%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
34
South Wigston 2 mi
Narborough 2.6 mi
Leicester 5.4 mi
J21 M1 3.5 mi
J3 M69 3.9 mi
J21 M1 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 52
Detached £360,000 15
Semi-detached £285,000 25
Terraced £240,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£208k £281k £356k £429k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Blaby and Whetstone 61 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cosby 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Littlethorpe 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wigston 68 2.5 mi away ⇄
Enderby and Narborough 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dunton Bassett 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton Astley 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Huncote 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Croft (Blaby) 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Oadby 69 4.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Bruntingthorpe 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Fleckney 45 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Countesthorpe a nice place to live?

Countesthorpe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Countesthorpe is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Countesthorpe?

Countesthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 317 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Countesthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Countesthorpe is Greenfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Countesthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Countesthorpe?

The current median house price in Countesthorpe is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £360,000, semi-detached £285,000, terraced £240,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 52 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Countesthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Countesthorpe

LE8 52 ⇄

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