Town Pop. 1,547

Living in Houghton on the Hill: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Houghton on the Hill comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 91/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the LE7 postcode district, Houghton on the Hill ranks 13th.

Against the wider LE7 district average of 52/100, that is 9 points below. On broadband specifically, Houghton on the Hill sits 43 points above the LE7 district figure of 48/100. Safety (87) and economic health (86) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see LE7 postcode district.

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Houghton on the Hill scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
129.3 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 65 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Uppingham Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 14 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.914 · PM2.5 6.753 · PM10 11.695 µg/m³
72
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Houghton-on-the-Hill 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
6
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary5.4 mi
Kettering General Hospital18.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire22.8 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWillowbrook Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,620 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2%Retired27.8%Student3.7%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership82.5%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Harborough · 2026-27
A £1,593
B £1,859
C £2,124
D £2,390
E £2,921
F £3,452
G £3,983
H £4,780
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
12
Leicester 5.3 mi
Syston 5.9 mi
South Wigston 6.4 mi
J21 M1 8.4 mi
J21 M1 8.4 mi
J21 M1 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Houghton on the Hill 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

Great Stretton 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Billesdon 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Burton Overy 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Glen 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Oadby 69 3.7 mi away ⇄
South Croxton 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tilton on the Hill 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Melton) 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Thurmaston 60 5.3 mi away ⇄
Tugby 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Leicester 66 5.6 mi away ⇄
Wigston 68 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Houghton on the Hill a nice place to live?

Houghton on the Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Houghton on the Hill 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 Houghton on the Hill?

Houghton on the Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 200 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Houghton on the Hill?

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

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Postcode districts in Houghton on the Hill

LE7 52 ⇄

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