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Living in Foxton (Harborough): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Foxton (Harborough) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the LE16 postcode district. Foxton (Harborough) is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider LE16 district average of 48/100, that is 6 points below. For the surrounding area, see LE16 postcode district.

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Foxton (Harborough) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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LE16 0AE LE16 7AA LE16 8AA LE16 9AA LE16

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
226.2 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 21 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 446% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 12 crimes
  2. 2 Gallow Field Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Swedish Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.57 · PM2.5 6.523 · PM10 11.606 µg/m³
74
Green Space 35
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Foxton 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
3
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary10.9 mi
Kettering General Hospital11.7 mi
Northampton General Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgerySouth Leicestershire Medical Group2.5 mi
GP capacity2,102 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 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%Unemployed0.9%Retired27.3%Student2.7%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Harborough · 2026-27
A £1,593
B £1,859
C £2,124
D £2,390
E £2,921
F £3,452
G £3,983
H £4,780
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
5
Market Harborough 3 mi
South Wigston 8.9 mi
Narborough 11 mi
J20 M1 10 mi
J20 M1 10.3 mi
J19 M1 11.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Foxton (Harborough) 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

Gartree 0 0.6 mi away ⇄
Lubenham 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Market Harborough 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Bowden 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Farndon 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Fleckney 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Husbands Bosworth 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Burton Overy 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Braybrooke 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Clipston 38 5.3 mi away ⇄
Great Glen 47 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Foxton (Harborough) a nice place to live?

Foxton (Harborough) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Foxton (Harborough) is 42/100, 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 Foxton (Harborough)?

Foxton (Harborough) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Foxton (Harborough)?

Among the top-rated schools in Foxton (Harborough) is Foxton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Foxton (Harborough) in total.

Foxton (Harborough) in context

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Postcode districts in Foxton (Harborough)

LE16 48 ⇄

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