Town Pop. 327

Living in Griffydam: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Griffydam comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 82/100 against a national town median of 67/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the LE67 postcode district.

Against the wider LE67 district average of 49/100, that is 7 points below. Its economic health score runs 24 points above the LE67 district's 58/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE67 postcode district.

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Griffydam scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
281.3 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
↑ 194% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 739% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 575% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 774% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forrester Close 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 Lavender Walk 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.279 · PM2.5 6.59 · PM10 11.526 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Griffydam Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newbold 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
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital11 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary13.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre14.8 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust6.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Patel & Dr Tailor1.8 mi
GP capacity2,215 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired29.1%Student4.4%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.3%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership86.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North West Leicestershire · 2026-27
A £1,612
B £1,881
C £2,149
D £2,418
E £2,955
F £3,493
G £4,030
H £4,836
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Loughborough 8.1 mi
East Midlands Parkway 8.7 mi
Long Eaton 9.5 mi
J23 M1 4.8 mi
J23 M1 4.8 mi
J23A M1 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
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 Griffydam 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

Coleorton 48 0.5 mi away ⇄
Newbold 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Osgathorpe 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Whitwick 61 1.8 mi away ⇄
Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 2.5 mi away ⇄
Breedon on the Hill 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Coalville 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hugglescote 55 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Griffydam a nice place to live?

Griffydam has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Griffydam 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 Griffydam?

Griffydam is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Griffydam?

Among the top-rated schools in Griffydam are Griffydam Primary School and Newbold Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Griffydam in total.

Griffydam in context

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Postcode districts in Griffydam

LE67 49 ⇄

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