Town Pop. 1,055

Living in Diseworth: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Diseworth scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 5 scored places in the DE74 postcode district.

Against the wider DE74 district average of 49/100, that is 10 points below. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (26) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE74 postcode district.

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Diseworth scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
459.7 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 138 crimes
↑ 293% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 96 crimes
↑ 499% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 50 crimes
↑ 597% above national average
Other theft 45 crimes
↑ 589% above national average
Vehicle crime 39 crimes
↑ 671% above national average
other 117 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Motorway Service Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 41 crimes
  3. 3 Hill Top 35 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 10.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
69
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
6 schools in area
5Good1Ungraded
  • Castle Donington CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Diseworth Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hemington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Orchard Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Edward's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Foxbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital7.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre8.7 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary15.2 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCastle Donington Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,356 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.5%Student3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
29
East Midlands Parkway 3.8 mi
Long Eaton 4.3 mi
Spondon 6.5 mi
J23A M1 1.4 mi
J23A M1 1.7 mi
J24 M1 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Diseworth 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

Castle Donington 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kegworth 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Long Whatton 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shardlow 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Weston-on-Trent 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Aston-on-Trent 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 3.2 mi away ⇄
Breedon on the Hill 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton Bonington 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (South Derbyshire) 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hathern 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on Soar 0 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Diseworth a nice place to live?

Diseworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Diseworth is 39/100, 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 Diseworth?

Diseworth has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 485 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Diseworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Diseworth are Castle Donington College, Diseworth Church of England Primary School and Hemington Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Diseworth in total.

Diseworth in context

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Postcode districts in Diseworth

DE74 49 ⇄

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