Town Pop. 6,669

Living in Groby: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Groby comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 55/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That is the highest score of the 3 places in the LE6 postcode district.

It scores 7 points above the LE6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (97) and safety (91) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
44.2 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 133 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 24 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 31 crimes
  2. 2 Forest Rise 18 crimes
  3. 3 Wallace Drive 16 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 10.2 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.8 µg/m³
67
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
42
5 schools in area · 14 within 4km
3Good2Ungraded
  • Elizabeth Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Martinshaw Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ratby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brookvale Groby Learning CampusSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Lady Jane Grey Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary3.8 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire18.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry18.2 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,834 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Hinckley and Bosworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 119 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.7%Student3.1%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership84.6%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Hinckley and Bosworth · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
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
47
Leicester 4.8 mi
Narborough 6.2 mi
Syston 6.5 mi
J21A M1 1.9 mi
J22 M1 3.4 mi
J21 M1 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £278,000 45
Detached £390,000 24
Semi-detached £270,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£232k £292k £355k £415k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ratby 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Newtown Linford 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Anstey 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Newtown Unthank 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Markfield 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cropston 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thurcaston 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 30 3.6 mi away ⇄
Merry Lees 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Desford 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Swithland 42 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Groby a nice place to live?

Groby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Groby is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Groby?

Groby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 295 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Groby?

Among the top-rated schools in Groby are Elizabeth Woodville Primary School, Martinshaw Primary School and Ratby Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Groby in total.

What are house prices like in Groby?

The current median house price in Groby is £278,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £270,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Groby in context

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Postcode districts in Groby

LE6 55 ⇄

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