Town Pop. 449

Living in Hose: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hose comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Hose most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 6/100 against a town median of 23/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 18 places in the LE14 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (98) from schools (6), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The LE14 district averages 37/100, putting Hose 6 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see LE14 postcode district.

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Hose scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
200.4 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
↑ 141% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 293% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coronation Avenue 12 crimes
  2. 2 East End 7 crimes
  3. 3 Melton Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.754 · PM2.5 6.193 · PM10 10.64 µg/m³
76
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Hose Church of England 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
15
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre12.9 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary18.4 mi
Kings Mill Hospital23.4 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Clawson Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity2,096 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
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
52
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

Transport
7
Aslockton 6.6 mi
Melton Mowbray 6.7 mi
Elton and Orston 6.9 mi
J24 M1 16.3 mi
J24 M1 16.4 mi
J24A M1 16.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hose 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

Harby 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Long Clawson 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stathern 30 2.4 mi away ⇄
Langar 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hickling (Rushcliffe) 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Nether Broughton 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kinoulton 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Old Dalby 32 4.9 mi away ⇄
Waltham on the Wolds 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Cropwell Bishop 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cropwell Butler 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Asfordby Hill 41 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hose a nice place to live?

Hose has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hose is 43/100, 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 Hose?

Hose 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.

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Postcode districts in Hose

LE14 37 ⇄

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