Town Pop. 7,637

Living in Lutterworth: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lutterworth scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 41/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 65/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the LE17 postcode district scores higher. Lutterworth leads all 11. Against the wider LE17 district average of 39/100, that is 10 points above. On healthcare specifically, Lutterworth sits 19 points above the LE17 district figure of 22/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
96 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 212 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 130 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 88 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other theft 82 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Public order 61 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 160 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 51 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 46 crimes
  3. 3 Walker-Manor Court 39 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
38
5 schools in area · 6 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • John Wycliffe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lutterworth CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lutterworth High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sherrier Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School, BitteswellPrimary · 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
41
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire7.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry7.7 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary11.1 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,568 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 245 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2%Retired28.1%Student4.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
25
Rugby 5.7 mi
Narborough 7.8 mi
Hinckley 7.9 mi
J20 M1 1.6 mi
J20 M1 1.8 mi
J1 M6 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 69
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £276,000 82
Detached £360,000 34
Semi-detached £249,950 35
Terraced £210,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£191k £264k £340k £413k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bitteswell 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ullesthorpe 32 2.0 mi away ⇄
Claybrooke Magna 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Leire 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gilmorton 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pailton 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Monks Kirby 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dunton Bassett 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Swinford 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Broughton Astley 54 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stretton under Fosse 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Bruntingthorpe 0 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lutterworth a nice place to live?

Lutterworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lutterworth is 49/100, 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 Lutterworth?

Lutterworth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 733 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lutterworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Lutterworth are John Wycliffe Primary School, Lutterworth College and Lutterworth High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Lutterworth in total.

What are house prices like in Lutterworth?

The current median house price in Lutterworth is £276,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £360,000, semi-detached £249,950, terraced £210,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 82 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Lutterworth in context

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Postcode districts in Lutterworth

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