Town Pop. 780

Living in Long Clawson: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Long Clawson is 35/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Long Clawson places 12th of 18 in the LE14 postcode district.

That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (6), transport (7), lifestyle (7) and healthcare (15). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE14 postcode district.

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Long Clawson scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
115.4 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 36 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coronation Avenue 12 crimes
  2. 2 East End 7 crimes
  3. 3 Melton Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Long Clawson Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
15
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre12.6 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary16.5 mi
Kings Mill Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,096 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired28%Student3.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Melton · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
7
Melton Mowbray 5.6 mi
Aslockton 8 mi
Bingham 8.1 mi
J23 M1 15.3 mi
J24 M1 15.4 mi
J24 M1 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Long Clawson 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

Hose 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Nether Broughton 31 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hickling (Rushcliffe) 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Harby 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Old Dalby 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kinoulton 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stathern 30 3.9 mi away ⇄
Langar 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Asfordby Hill 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Asfordby 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Waltham on the Wolds 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Melton Mowbray 52 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Clawson a nice place to live?

Long Clawson has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Long Clawson is 35/100, 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 Long Clawson?

Long Clawson is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Long Clawson in context

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Postcode districts in Long Clawson

LE14 37 ⇄

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