Town Pop. 1,732

Living in Ellistown: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ellistown comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 57/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the LE67 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Ellistown in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see LE67 postcode district.

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Ellistown scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
57
375.3 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 258 crimes
↑ 347% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 90 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Shoplifting 65 crimes
↑ 381% above national average
Public order 53 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
other 140 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forest Road 48 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Road 38 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 37 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 22
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
35
3 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Ellistown Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hugglescote Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Greenstone Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary9.9 mi
Royal Derby Hospital15.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre17.8 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust7.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHugglescote Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,155 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate64.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired21.7%Student3.4%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.8%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary32.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.8%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75.7%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
44
Loughborough 8.9 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 9.7 mi
Sileby 10.8 mi
J22 M1 2.9 mi
J22 M1 2.9 mi
J23 M1 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £265,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£184k £227k £272k £315k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bardon 32 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hugglescote 55 1.1 mi away ⇄
Battram 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bagworth 30 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ibstock 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Coalville 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stanton under Bardon 28 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nailstone 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Heather 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 30 2.9 mi away ⇄
Whitwick 61 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellistown a nice place to live?

Ellistown has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ellistown is 48/100, 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 Ellistown?

Ellistown has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 650 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ellistown?

Among the top-rated schools in Ellistown are Ellistown Community Primary School and Hugglescote Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Ellistown in total.

What are house prices like in Ellistown?

The current median house price in Ellistown is £265,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%.

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Postcode districts in Ellistown

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