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Living in Ibstock: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ibstock comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 71/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Ibstock places 5th of 16 in the LE67 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 38 points above the LE67 district's 50/100. On the national picture that lands Ibstock in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE67 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
80.3 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 214 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 82 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 45 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 116 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Swifts Close 88 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 58 crimes
  3. 3 Hawthorne Drive 19 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
69
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
31
4 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good2Ungraded
  • Heather Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ibstock Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ibstock SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St Denys Church of England Infant School, IbstockPrimary · 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
32
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary11.3 mi
Royal Derby Hospital15.4 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire18 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust8.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,155 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 133 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate63.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired22.4%Student3.1%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.3%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary31.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)20.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership73.5%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Polesworth 9.9 mi
Atherstone 10.1 mi
Loughborough 10.5 mi
J22 M1 4.6 mi
J22 M1 4.6 mi
J11 M42 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £232,500 53
Detached £390,000 22
Semi-detached £228,500 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£154k £230k £308k £384k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Heather 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Battram 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ellistown 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hugglescote 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Nailstone 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bagworth 30 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bardon 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Coalville 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barlestone 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ibstock a nice place to live?

Ibstock is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ibstock is 50/100, 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 Ibstock?

Ibstock has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 562 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ibstock?

Among the top-rated schools in Ibstock are Heather Primary School and Ibstock Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Ibstock in total.

What are house prices like in Ibstock?

The current median house price in Ibstock is £232,500, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £228,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ibstock in context

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Postcode districts in Ibstock

LE67 49 ⇄

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