Town Pop. 3,579

Living in Great Glen: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Glen comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Great Glen most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Great Glen places 5th of 7 in the LE8 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the LE8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. On broadband specifically, Great Glen sits 42 points above the LE8 district figure of 43/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: LE8 postcode district.

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Great Glen scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
71 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 95 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Public order 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Other theft 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 27 crimes
  2. 2 Naseby Way 21 crimes
  3. 3 Ruperts Way 13 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Glen St Cuthbert's 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
11
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary4.8 mi
Kettering General Hospital16.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire19.7 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Croft Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity2,966 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 79 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2%Retired26.8%Student5.1%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)45%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
22
South Wigston 4.3 mi
Leicester 5.4 mi
Narborough 7.2 mi
J21 M1 7 mi
J21 M1 7.2 mi
J21 M1 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £338,250 26
Detached £400,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£246k £331k £419k £504k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Burton Overy 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Great Stretton 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Oadby 69 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fleckney 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wigston 68 3.5 mi away ⇄
Houghton on the Hill 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Billesdon 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Countesthorpe 54 5.1 mi away ⇄
Leicester 66 5.7 mi away ⇄
Foxton (Harborough) 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Blaby and Whetstone 61 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Glen a nice place to live?

Great Glen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Glen is 47/100, 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 Glen?

Great Glen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 254 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Glen?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Glen is Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Glen in total.

What are house prices like in Great Glen?

The current median house price in Great Glen is £338,250, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Great Glen

LE8 52 ⇄

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