Town Pop. 638

Living in Great Easton (Harborough): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Easton (Harborough) scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Great Easton (Harborough) places 4th of 13 in the LE16 postcode district. Great Easton (Harborough) is a place of extremes: 95/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider LE16 district average of 48/100, that is 6 points below. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE16 postcode district.

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

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
106.6 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 32 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Churchgate 10 crimes
  2. 2 Hallaton Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Drayton Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.048 · PM2.5 6.464 · PM10 11.039 µg/m³
75
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bringhurst Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsKettering General Hospital8.6 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary17.3 mi
Peterborough City Hospital20.1 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Roman Sumira3 mi
GP capacity1,736 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired28%Student4.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
4
Corby 3.8 mi
Market Harborough 7.4 mi
Kettering 9.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 18.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 18.6 mi
J21 M1 19.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Great Easton (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

Cottingham and Middleton 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Medbourne 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lyddington 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gretton (North Northamptonshire) 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ashley (North Northamptonshire) 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Corby 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wilbarston 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hallaton 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Uppingham 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Belton-in-Rutland 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Weldon 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Stanion 44 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Easton (Harborough) a nice place to live?

Great Easton (Harborough) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Easton (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 Great Easton (Harborough)?

Great Easton (Harborough) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Easton (Harborough)?

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

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Postcode districts in Great Easton (Harborough)

LE16 48 ⇄

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