Town Pop. 5,586

Living in Hugglescote: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hugglescote comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Hugglescote most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the LE67 postcode district, Hugglescote ranks 3rd. Notably, nothing falls below 43/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The LE67 district averages 49/100, putting Hugglescote 6 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE67 postcode district.

55
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Hugglescote scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
225.9 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 497 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 183 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Public order 113 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Shoplifting 109 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 97 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
other 263 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Memorial Square 60 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 53 crimes
  3. 3 Foundry Place 52 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
46
7 schools in area · 19 within 4km
5Good2Ungraded
  • Belvoirdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Broom Leys SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ellistown Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hugglescote Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, LeicestershirePrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Greenstone Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded
  • The Newbridge SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    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
56
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary10.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital14.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre17.2 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,158 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 138 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate64.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired19.9%Student3.4%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.2%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary35.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.9%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership70.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax North West Leicestershire · 2026-27
A £1,612
B £1,881
C £2,149
D £2,418
E £2,955
F £3,493
G £4,030
H £4,836
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Loughborough 8.6 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 9.7 mi
Sileby 10.9 mi
J22 M1 3.2 mi
J22 M1 3.5 mi
J23 M1 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £256,500 54
Detached £360,000 25
Semi-detached £220,000 15
Terraced £188,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£180k £245k £311k £376k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Coalville 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ellistown 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bardon 32 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ibstock 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Whitwick 61 2.3 mi away ⇄
Battram 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bagworth 30 2.7 mi away ⇄
Heather 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stanton under Bardon 28 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hugglescote a nice place to live?

Hugglescote is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hugglescote is 55/100, 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 Hugglescote?

Hugglescote has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 1,262 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hugglescote?

Among the top-rated schools in Hugglescote are Belvoirdale Community Primary School, Broom Leys School and Ellistown Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Hugglescote in total.

What are house prices like in Hugglescote?

The current median house price in Hugglescote is £256,500, around 10% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £360,000, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £188,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 54 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hugglescote in context

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Postcode districts in Hugglescote

LE67 49 ⇄

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