Town Pop. 2,008

Living in Greetham: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Greetham scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 92/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 13/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 18th highest-scoring of the 20 places in the LE15 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the LE15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the LE15 district's 80/100. For the surrounding area, see LE15 postcode district.

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Greetham scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
148.9 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 156 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Other crime 30 crimes
↑ 645% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Vehicle crime 16 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stocken Hall Mews 161 crimes
  2. 2 Greetham Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Heythrop Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
12
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Cottesmore AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital17.2 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary20.6 mi
Kettering General Hospital22.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Overton and Somerby Surgeries1.8 mi
GP capacity5,181 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
30.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
30.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired17.3%Student2.4%Other inactive25.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership65.6%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Rutland · 2026-27
A £1,825
B £2,130
C £2,434
D £2,738
E £3,346
F £3,955
G £4,563
H £5,476
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
3
Oakham 5.4 mi
Stamford 9.2 mi
Melton Mowbray 10.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 19.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 20.1 mi
J16 A1(M) 21.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Greetham 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

Cottesmore 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Market Overton 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
South Witham 31 2.5 mi away ⇄
Exton (Rutland) 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Clipsham 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wymondham (Melton) 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Lobthorpe 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Empingham 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Castle Bytham 28 5.1 mi away ⇄
Langham (Rutland) 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Whissendine 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Oakham 53 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Greetham a nice place to live?

Greetham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Greetham is 35/100, 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 Greetham?

Greetham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 299 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Greetham?

Among the top-rated schools in Greetham are Cottesmore Academy and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Greetham in total.

Postcode districts in Greetham

LE15 41 ⇄

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