Town Pop. 297

Living in Gaddesby: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gaddesby is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Gaddesby most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 17/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 18 scored places in the LE7 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The LE7 district averages 52/100, putting Gaddesby 18 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE7 postcode district.

34
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Gaddesby scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Gaddesby.
Or compare:
LE7 1AD LE7 2AA LE7 3AA LE7 4AB LE7 6AA LE7 7AA LE7 9AA LE7

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
171.7 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
↑ 112% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 669% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Burdetts Close 5 crimes
  2. 2 Highfield End 4 crimes
  3. 3 Melton Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.575 · PM2.5 6.621 · PM10 11.71 µg/m³
73
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Gaddesby 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 Infirmary8.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre17.9 mi
Kettering General Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust7.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Jubilee Medical Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity1,410 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed0.9%Retired29.8%Student2.8%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
5
Syston 4.4 mi
Melton Mowbray 5.3 mi
Sileby 5.5 mi
J21A M1 11.2 mi
J21 M1 11.6 mi
J21 M1 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

Places like Gaddesby Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Gaddesby, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gaddesby 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

South Croxton 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Brooksby 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rearsby 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Frisby on the Wreake 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Queniborough 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
East Goscote 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thrussington 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Melton) 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Dalby 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Asfordby 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on the Wreake 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Syston 58 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gaddesby a nice place to live?

Gaddesby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gaddesby is 34/100, 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 Gaddesby?

Gaddesby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gaddesby?

Among the top-rated schools in Gaddesby is Gaddesby Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gaddesby in total.

Gaddesby in context

See the best places to live in Leicestershire, ranked

Postcode districts in Gaddesby

LE7 52 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode