Town Pop. 2,236

Living in Hathern: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hathern is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 79/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 22 places in the LE12 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Hathern sits 31 points above the LE12 district figure of 48/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (16) and lifestyle (28). For the surrounding area, see LE12 postcode district.

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Hathern scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
46.5 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 35 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Golden Square 9 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.954 · PM2.5 6.853 · PM10 12.493 µg/m³
71
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
39
2 schools in area · 20 within 4km
2Good
  • Hathern Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stonebow Primary School LoughboroughPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre10.3 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary12.3 mi
Royal Derby Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryRosebery Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,927 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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired28.8%Student2.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Charnwood · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
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
31
Loughborough 2.8 mi
East Midlands Parkway 4.6 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 5.7 mi
J23 M1 2.2 mi
J23A M1 2.4 mi
J23A M1 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £290,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£232k £254k £276k £298k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Normanton on Soar 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Long Whatton 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton Bonington 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Loughborough 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shepshed 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kegworth 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 3.5 mi away ⇄
Diseworth 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
East Leake 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rempstone 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Woodhouse 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hathern a nice place to live?

Hathern is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hathern is 51/100, 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 Hathern?

Hathern is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hathern?

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

What are house prices like in Hathern?

The current median house price in Hathern is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

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Postcode districts in Hathern

LE12 49 ⇄

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