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Living in Leire: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Leire comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the LE17 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the LE17 district's 79/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE17 postcode district.

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Leire scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
149.5 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 26 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Elfin Grove 6 crimes
  3. 3 Frolesworth Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Hallbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary8.8 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire10.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry10.4 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust6.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Orchard Medical Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity2,219 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired28.3%Student3.8%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership82.6%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Harborough · 2026-27
A £1,593
B £1,859
C £2,124
D £2,390
E £2,921
F £3,452
G £3,983
H £4,780
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
15
Narborough 4.6 mi
Hinckley 6.3 mi
South Wigston 6.6 mi
J20 M1 3.9 mi
J2 M69 4.4 mi
J20 M1 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Leire 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.

Nearby places

Dunton Bassett 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Broughton Astley 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ullesthorpe 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Claybrooke Magna 32 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bitteswell 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sharnford 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sapcote 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gilmorton 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lutterworth 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cosby 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Croft (Blaby) 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stoney Stanton 48 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leire a nice place to live?

Leire has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leire is 38/100, 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 Leire?

Leire is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Leire in context

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Postcode districts in Leire

LE17 39 ⇄

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