Town Pop. 13,569

Living in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 70/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the LE19 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (87). On the national picture that lands Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE19 postcode district.

56
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Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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LE19 0AL LE19 1DX LE19 2AA LE19 3AA LE19 4AA LE19 9AY LE19 LE3 LE9

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
90.7 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 460 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 173 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 108 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 95 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 94 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 301 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 64 crimes
  2. 2 Motorway Service Area 51 crimes
  3. 3 Kirby Lane 44 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 9.9 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13.1 µg/m³
68
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
45
4 schools in area · 20 within 4km
4Good
  • Fossebrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kirby Muxloe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • New Lubbesthorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Stafford Leys Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary2.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire15.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry15.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryRatby Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity2,025 patients per GP
0dentists3pharmacies

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)90.7%
available across Blaby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 274 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired24.6%Student3.6%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
42
Narborough 3.7 mi
Leicester 4.2 mi
South Wigston 4.7 mi
J21A M1 0.7 mi
J21 M1 1.6 mi
J21 M1 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £322,500 86
Detached £429,500 38
Semi-detached £282,500 30
Terraced £230,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£225k £304k £386k £465k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ratby 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Newtown Unthank 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Groby 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Enderby and Narborough 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Thurlaston (Blaby) 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Desford 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Peckleton Common 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Huncote 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Anstey 62 3.8 mi away ⇄
Leicester 66 3.9 mi away ⇄
Littlethorpe 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Newtown Linford 37 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe a nice place to live?

Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe is 56/100, 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 Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe?

Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 1,231 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe?

Among the top-rated schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe are Fossebrook Primary School, Kirby Muxloe Primary School and New Lubbesthorpe Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe in total.

What are house prices like in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe?

The current median house price in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe is £322,500, around 13% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £429,500, semi-detached £282,500, terraced £230,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%. There were 86 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe in context

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Postcode districts in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

LE19 54 ⇄
LE3 63 ⇄
LE9 49 ⇄

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