Town Pop. 420

Living in Elmesthorpe: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elmesthorpe scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the LE9 postcode district, Elmesthorpe ranks 13th.

The LE9 district averages 49/100, putting Elmesthorpe 6 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Elmesthorpe sits 16 points above the LE9 district figure of 65/100. Safety (92) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see LE9 postcode district.

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Elmesthorpe scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
109.5 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 12 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Stanton Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Windermere Drive 5 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 8.099 · PM2.5 7.012 · PM10 11.766 µg/m³
71
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
24
3 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Manorfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Townlands Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newlands Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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 Infirmary8.5 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire10.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry10.7 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryHeath Lane Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,205 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)90.7%
available across Blaby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired30%Student2.8%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)20%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership84%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Blaby · 2026-27
A £1,660
B £1,937
C £2,213
D £2,490
E £3,043
F £3,597
G £4,150
H £4,980
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
24
Hinckley 2.9 mi
Narborough 4.8 mi
Nuneaton 6.7 mi
J2 M69 1.2 mi
J1 M69 3.5 mi
J1 M69 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Elmesthorpe 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

Earl Shilton 48 0.9 mi away ⇄
Barwell 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Stoney Stanton 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Sapcote 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stapleton 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Mallory 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sharnford 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hinckley 61 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thurlaston (Blaby) 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Croft (Blaby) 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Huncote 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Peckleton Common 0 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elmesthorpe a nice place to live?

Elmesthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elmesthorpe is 43/100, 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 Elmesthorpe?

Elmesthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elmesthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Elmesthorpe are Manorfield Church of England Primary School and Townlands Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Elmesthorpe in total.

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Postcode districts in Elmesthorpe

LE9 49 ⇄

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