Town Pop. 1,942

Living in Littlethorpe: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Littlethorpe is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Littlethorpe most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the LE19 postcode district.

Notably, nothing falls below 41/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. Against the wider LE19 district average of 54/100, that is 6 points above. On broadband specifically, Littlethorpe sits 8 points above the LE19 district figure of 90/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE19 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Littlethorpe scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
58.2 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 54 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parnell Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Plough Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Biddle Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.253 · PM2.5 7.173 · PM10 12.929 µg/m³
69
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
41
3 schools in area · 15 within 4km
3Good
  • Cosby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Greystoke Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Red Hill Field 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
45
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary4.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire13.9 mi
University Hospital Coventry14 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLimes Medical Centre0.5 mi
GP capacity1,514 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)90.7%
available across Blaby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.1%Student3.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.4%Apprenticeship9.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
58
Narborough 0.3 mi
South Wigston 3 mi
Leicester 5.6 mi
J21 M1 2 mi
J3 M69 2.4 mi
J21 M1 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £322,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£238k £270k £304k £336k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cosby 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Enderby and Narborough 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Blaby and Whetstone 61 1.2 mi away ⇄
Huncote 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Croft (Blaby) 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Countesthorpe 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Broughton Astley 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thurlaston (Blaby) 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stoney Stanton 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wigston 68 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dunton Bassett 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sapcote 48 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Littlethorpe a nice place to live?

Littlethorpe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Littlethorpe is 60/100, 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 Littlethorpe?

Littlethorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Littlethorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Littlethorpe are Cosby Primary School, Greystoke Primary School and Red Hill Field Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Littlethorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Littlethorpe?

The current median house price in Littlethorpe is £322,500, around 13% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 31%.

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Postcode districts in Littlethorpe

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