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Living in Croxton Kerrial: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Croxton Kerrial is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Croxton Kerrial most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 69/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Croxton Kerrial places 12th of 15 in the NG32 postcode district. Croxton Kerrial is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Croxton Kerrial sits 76 points above the NG32 district figure of 23/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG32 postcode district.

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Croxton Kerrial scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
411 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 45 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 656% above national average
Drugs 15 crimes
↑ 1458% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 563% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 39 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 17 crimes
  3. 3 Shires Orchard 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre18.6 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary22.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital27.3 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgerySwingbridge Surgery5.3 mi
GP capacity1,547 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed3.1%Retired26.4%Student2.4%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership64.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Melton · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Grantham 6.1 mi
Bottesford 6.4 mi
Elton and Orston 7.9 mi
J26 M1 21.9 mi
J26 M1 22 mi
J23 M1 22.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Croxton Kerrial 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

Denton (South Kesteven) 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Waltham on the Wolds 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Harlaxton 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stathern 30 4.2 mi away ⇄
Barrowby 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Muston (Melton) 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sedgebrook 36 5.5 mi away ⇄
Harby 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Hose 43 6.1 mi away ⇄
Bottesford 47 6.3 mi away ⇄
Grantham 57 6.4 mi away ⇄
Langar 0 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Croxton Kerrial a nice place to live?

Croxton Kerrial has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Croxton Kerrial is 37/100, 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 Croxton Kerrial?

Croxton Kerrial has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Croxton Kerrial?

Among the top-rated schools in Croxton Kerrial is Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Croxton Kerrial in total.

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Postcode districts in Croxton Kerrial

NG32 36 ⇄

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