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Living in Harby: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Harby comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100. Harby places 11th of 18 in the LE14 postcode district.

That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (6), transport (7), lifestyle (7) and healthcare (15). Wider context for the surrounding area: LE14 postcode district.

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Harby scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

99.1 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 36 crimes

↑ 19% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes

↑ 94% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes

↓ 20% below national average

Vehicle crime 11 crimes

↑ 152% above national average

Burglary 8 crimes

↑ 151% above national average

other 12 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Coronation Avenue 12 crimes
2 East End 7 crimes
3 Melton Road 6 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.802 · PM2.5 6.271 · PM10 11.24 µg/m³

Green Space 13

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 3 within 4km

1Good

Harby Church of England 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

A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre12.8 mi

Leicester Royal Infirmary19.6 mi

Kings Mill Hospital22.8 mi

Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust4.6 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%

Nearest GP surgeryLong Clawson Medical Practice2.6 mi

GP capacity2,096 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%

available across Melton

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

35.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

35.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.8%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate58.9%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed58.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired28%Student3.8%Other inactive7.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary21.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%

Home ownership76%

Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Melton · 2026-27

A £1,620

B £1,890

C £2,160

D £2,430

E £2,970

F £3,510

G £4,050

H £4,860

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

Aslockton 5.5 mi

Elton and Orston 5.7 mi

Bingham 6.2 mi

J26 M1 16.5 mi

J24 M1 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£297,500	10

5-year monthly trend

All

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Harby a nice place to live?

Harby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Harby is 36/100, 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 Harby?

Harby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Harby?

Among the top-rated schools in Harby is Harby Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Harby in total.

What are house prices like in Harby?

The current median house price in Harby is £297,500, in line with the England and Wales average.

Harby in context

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Postcode districts in Harby

LE14 37 ⇄

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