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Living in Lubenham: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lubenham is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Lubenham most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the LE16 postcode district. It scores 12 points below the LE16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. On broadband specifically, Lubenham sits 28 points above the LE16 district figure of 47/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE16 postcode district.

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Lubenham scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
526.1 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 146 crimes
↑ 748% above national average
Other crime 36 crimes
↑ 3380% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Prison 137 crimes
  2. 2 Owen Way 21 crimes
  3. 3 Harrison Road 21 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 26
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital10.5 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary12.2 mi
Northampton General Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Harborough Medical Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity2,533 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate46.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.3%Unemployed1.4%Retired16.7%Student3%Other inactive32.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary31.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)20.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
23
Market Harborough 2.3 mi
South Wigston 10.1 mi
Kettering 11.4 mi
J20 M1 9.8 mi
J20 M1 9.9 mi
J19 M1 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Lubenham 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

Gartree 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
East Farndon 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Foxton (Harborough) 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Market Harborough 56 1.7 mi away ⇄
Great Bowden 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clipston 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Braybrooke 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Husbands Bosworth 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Fleckney 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Welford (West Northamptonshire) 43 5.9 mi away ⇄
Naseby 37 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lubenham a nice place to live?

Lubenham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lubenham is 36/100, 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 Lubenham?

Crime levels in Lubenham are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 272 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lubenham?

Among the top-rated schools in Lubenham is Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lubenham in total.

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Postcode districts in Lubenham

LE16 48 ⇄

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