Town Pop. 418

Living in Frisby on the Wreake: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Frisby on the Wreake comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Frisby on the Wreake most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Frisby on the Wreake places 2nd of 18 in the LE14 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 7 points above the LE14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 37/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE14 postcode district.

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Frisby on the Wreake scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
174.6 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 25 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 12 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Ash Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Frisby Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    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
Queens Medical Centre15.8 mi
Royal Derby Hospital25 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust9.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLatham House Medical Practice3.7 mi
GP capacity1,385 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed1.5%Retired26.9%Student5.4%Other inactive5.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership81.8%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Melton · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
13
Melton Mowbray 3.6 mi
Sileby 6 mi
Syston 6.2 mi
J23 M1 12.8 mi
J23 M1 12.8 mi
J21A M1 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Frisby on the Wreake 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

Asfordby 38 1.1 mi away ⇄
Brooksby 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Asfordby Hill 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gaddesby 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thrussington 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rearsby 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Dalby 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Melton Mowbray 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Old Dalby 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
East Goscote 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Burton Lazars 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
South Croxton 36 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Frisby on the Wreake a nice place to live?

Frisby on the Wreake has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Frisby on the Wreake is 44/100, 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 Frisby on the Wreake?

Frisby on the Wreake is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Frisby on the Wreake?

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

Frisby on the Wreake in context

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Postcode districts in Frisby on the Wreake

LE14 37 ⇄

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