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Living in Markfield: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Markfield scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Among the 16 scored places sharing the LE67 postcode district, Markfield ranks 9th. Its healthcare score runs 17 points below the LE67 district's 49/100.

Safety (82) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (16) and schools (20) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Markfield in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE67 postcode district.

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Markfield scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
90.4 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 151 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 43 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Vehicle crime 39 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Burglary 38 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 84 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Copt Oak Road 40 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 34 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 17 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13 µg/m³
70
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Mercenfeld 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
32
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary6.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre17.8 mi
Royal Derby Hospital17.9 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,903 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Hinckley and Bosworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 98 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired33%Student3.1%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Hinckley and Bosworth · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
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
33
Barrow-upon-Soar 7 mi
Leicester 7.2 mi
Loughborough 7.4 mi
J22 M1 0.9 mi
J22 M1 1.6 mi
J21A M1 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £255,000 43
Detached £375,000 13
Semi-detached £252,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£163k £254k £347k £438k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stanton under Bardon 28 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newtown Linford 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 30 2.1 mi away ⇄
Groby 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Merry Lees 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ratby 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bardon 32 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bagworth 30 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newtown Unthank 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Anstey 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Woodhouse Eaves 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ellistown 48 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Markfield a nice place to live?

Markfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Markfield is 47/100, 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 Markfield?

Markfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 407 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Markfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Markfield is Mercenfeld Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Markfield in total.

What are house prices like in Markfield?

The current median house price in Markfield is £255,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £375,000, semi-detached £252,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Markfield

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