Town Pop. 1,183

Living in Langham (Rutland): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Langham (Rutland) scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 37/100 versus a median of 60/100. Langham (Rutland) places 5th of 20 in the LE15 postcode district.

That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) and economic health (81) sit at 80/100 or above. Transport (8) and healthcare (10) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
44 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 15 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
other 11 crimes
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  1. 1 Cold Overton Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Lowther Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Kimball Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.606 · PM2.5 6.356 · PM10 11.273 µg/m³
75
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary16 mi
Kettering General Hospital19.7 mi
Peterborough City Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryOakham Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,120 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed52.2%Unemployed1.5%Retired38.1%Student2.6%Other inactive5.6%
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary18.1%
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership84.6%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Rutland · 2026-27
A £1,825
B £2,130
C £2,434
D £2,738
E £3,346
F £3,955
G £4,563
H £5,476
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
8
Oakham 1.6 mi
Melton Mowbray 7.3 mi
Stamford 12 mi
J21 M1 19.4 mi
J21 M1 19.5 mi
J21 M1 19.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Langham (Rutland) 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Langham (Rutland) a nice place to live?

Langham (Rutland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langham (Rutland) is 42/100, 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 Langham (Rutland)?

Langham (Rutland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Langham (Rutland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Langham (Rutland) is Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Langham (Rutland) in total.

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