Town Pop. 796

Living in Empingham: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Empingham comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Empingham most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 69/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 20 places in the LE15 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Empingham sits 10 points above the LE15 district figure of 80/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE15 postcode district.

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Empingham scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
123.1 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 53 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 346% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 11 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 4.683 · PM2.5 6.556 · PM10 11.623 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Empingham 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
40
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital14.2 mi
Kettering General Hospital19.1 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary22.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,948 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired23.5%Student3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)23.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership60.8%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
Stamford 5 mi
Oakham 5.9 mi
Corby 13 mi
J17 A1(M) 14.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 15.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 16.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Empingham 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

Exton (Rutland) 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Edith Weston 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ketton 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Casterton 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
North Luffenham 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Luffenham 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cottesmore 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Collyweston 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stamford 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wing (Rutland) 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Greetham 35 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Empingham a nice place to live?

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

Empingham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Empingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Empingham is Empingham Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Empingham in total.

Postcode districts in Empingham

LE15 41 ⇄

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