Town Pop. 1,029

Living in Long Whatton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Long Whatton comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Long Whatton most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Long Whatton places 12th of 22 in the LE12 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the LE12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On economic health specifically, Long Whatton sits 19 points above the LE12 district figure of 67/100. Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE12 postcode district.

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Long Whatton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
86.5 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 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pritchard Drive 18 crimes
  2. 2 Windmill Way 14 crimes
  3. 3 Springfield 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 9.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 14.2 µg/m³
69
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community CentrePrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre10.3 mi
Royal Derby Hospital11.2 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary13.3 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryOrchard Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,660 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired25.1%Student5.2%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership76.2%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax North West Leicestershire · 2026-27
A £1,612
B £1,881
C £2,149
D £2,418
E £2,955
F £3,493
G £4,030
H £4,836
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
25
East Midlands Parkway 4.1 mi
Loughborough 4.2 mi
Long Eaton 5.5 mi
J23A M1 1 mi
J23A M1 1.5 mi
J24 M1 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
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

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Long Whatton 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

Hathern 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton Bonington 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Normanton on Soar 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kegworth 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shepshed 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Diseworth 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 2.6 mi away ⇄
Loughborough 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Castle Donington 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Osgathorpe 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on Soar 0 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Whatton a nice place to live?

Long Whatton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Long Whatton is 43/100, 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 Whatton?

Long Whatton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Long Whatton?

Among the top-rated schools in Long Whatton is Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Long Whatton in total.

Long Whatton in context

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Postcode districts in Long Whatton

LE12 49 ⇄

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