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Living in Huncote: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Huncote is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 84/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the LE9 postcode district, Huncote ranks 5th.

On broadband specifically, Huncote sits 34 points above the LE9 district figure of 50/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (14), lifestyle (26) and transport (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: LE9 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Huncote scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
44.9 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 41 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Quarry View Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Compton Drive 7 crimes
  3. 3 Duncan Avenue 6 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
70
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Huncote 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
14
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary5.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire13.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry13.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryEnderby Medical Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity1,848 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)90.7%
available across Blaby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired24.7%Student3.5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Blaby · 2026-27
A £1,660
B £1,937
C £2,213
D £2,490
E £3,043
F £3,597
G £4,150
H £4,980
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
28
Narborough 1.4 mi
South Wigston 4.4 mi
Hinckley 6.2 mi
J21 M1 2.4 mi
J3 M69 2.4 mi
J21 M1 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £275,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£222k £243k £264k £285k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Croft (Blaby) 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Thurlaston (Blaby) 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Enderby and Narborough 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Littlethorpe 60 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cosby 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stoney Stanton 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Blaby and Whetstone 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broughton Astley 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sapcote 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Earl Shilton 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Elmesthorpe 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Peckleton Common 0 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Huncote a nice place to live?

Huncote has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Huncote is 49/100, 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 Huncote?

Huncote is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Huncote?

Among the top-rated schools in Huncote is Huncote Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Huncote in total.

What are house prices like in Huncote?

The current median house price in Huncote is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%.

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Postcode districts in Huncote

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