Town Pop. 8,301

Living in East Leake: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Leake comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where East Leake most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 22 scored places sharing the LE12 postcode district, East Leake ranks 7th.

On broadband specifically, East Leake sits 39 points above the LE12 district figure of 48/100. Safety (83) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (23) and lifestyle (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE12 postcode district.

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East Leake scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
56 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 158 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 110 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 63 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 89 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Woodpecker Close 44 crimes
  2. 2 De Ferrers Close 29 crimes
  3. 3 Stocking Lane 26 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
71
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
36
5 schools in area
3Good2Ungraded
  • Brookside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • East Leake AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Costock CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Millside Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre6.3 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary13.5 mi
Royal Derby Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,103 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 167 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.1%Student3.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.7%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Loughborough 3.8 mi
East Midlands Parkway 4 mi
Attenborough 5.5 mi
J24 M1 4.9 mi
J24 M1 5.2 mi
J23A M1 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £300,000 85
Detached £376,500 44
Semi-detached £245,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£214k £275k £339k £401k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Costock 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Rempstone 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gotham 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton Bonington 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Normanton on Soar 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wysall 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Burton on the Wolds 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wymeswold 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on Soar 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hathern 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kegworth 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ruddington 64 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Leake a nice place to live?

East Leake is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for East Leake is 51/100, 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 Leake?

East Leake is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 465 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Leake?

Among the top-rated schools in East Leake are Brookside Primary School, East Leake Academy and Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in East Leake in total.

What are house prices like in East Leake?

The current median house price in East Leake is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £376,500, semi-detached £245,000. There were 85 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

East Leake in context

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Postcode districts in East Leake

LE12 49 ⇄

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