Town Pop. 2,934

Living in East Goscote: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Goscote scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. East Goscote places 4th of 18 in the LE7 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, East Goscote sits 49 points above the LE7 district figure of 48/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (23) and healthcare (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: LE7 postcode district.

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East Goscote scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
31.4 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 26 crimes
↓ 73% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 14 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 6 crimes
  3. 3 Farriers' Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
51
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
69
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Good
  • Broomfield Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Queniborough Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Michael & All Angels Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary6.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre16.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital23.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Jubilee Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity2,648 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 68 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.1%Student3.6%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.2%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)24%Apprenticeship8.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership85.8%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
33
Syston 1.9 mi
Sileby 2.6 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 4.5 mi
J21A M1 8.8 mi
J21 M1 9.6 mi
J23 M1 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £305,000 21
Semi-detached £280,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£249k £271k £295k £318k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Queniborough 48 0.7 mi away ⇄
Rearsby 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on the Wreake 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Syston 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Thrussington 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Charnwood) 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sileby 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Brooksby 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wanlip 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gaddesby 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Seagrave 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thurmaston 60 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Goscote a nice place to live?

East Goscote is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for East Goscote 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 East Goscote?

East Goscote is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Goscote?

Among the top-rated schools in East Goscote are Broomfield Community Primary School, Queniborough Church of England Primary School and St Michael & All Angels Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in East Goscote in total.

What are house prices like in East Goscote?

The current median house price in East Goscote is £305,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £280,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in East Goscote

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