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Living in Edith Weston: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Edith Weston comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 88/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 16/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Edith Weston places 8th of 20 in the LE15 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 8 points above the LE15 district's 80/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see LE15 postcode district.

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Edith Weston scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
308 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 73 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 783% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 729% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stamford Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Great North Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Nursery Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Edith Weston AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital13.7 mi
Kettering General Hospital16.2 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary21 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryEmpingham Medical Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,948 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired28%Student3.2%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership70%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Rutland · 2026-27
A £1,825
B £2,130
C £2,434
D £2,738
E £3,346
F £3,955
G £4,563
H £5,476
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
3
Oakham 5.5 mi
Stamford 5.9 mi
Corby 10.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 14.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 15 mi
J16 A1(M) 16.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Edith Weston 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

North Luffenham 36 1.0 mi away ⇄
South Luffenham 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Empingham 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Morcott 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wing (Rutland) 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ketton 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barrowden 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Manton (Rutland) 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Exton (Rutland) 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Collyweston 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Great Casterton 43 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Edith Weston a nice place to live?

Edith Weston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Edith Weston 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 Edith Weston?

Edith Weston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Edith Weston?

Among the top-rated schools in Edith Weston are Edith Weston Academy and St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Edith Weston in total.

Postcode districts in Edith Weston

LE15 41 ⇄

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