Town Pop. 3,124

Living in Moira: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Moira is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the DE12 postcode district.

The DE12 district averages 43/100, putting Moira 9 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Moira sits 50 points above the DE12 district figure of 45/100. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE12 postcode district.

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Moira scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
127.1 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 177 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Burglary 34 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 17 crimes
  3. 3 Rosedene View 17 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 39
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
29
3 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Overseal Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Moira 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
16
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital11 mi
Good Hope Hospital15.6 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary17.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodville Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,836 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 79 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired25%Student2.7%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
42
Burton-on-Trent 6.5 mi
Willington 8 mi
Polesworth 8.5 mi
J11 M42 3.3 mi
J11 M42 3.8 mi
J10 M42 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Moira 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

Donisthorpe 46 1.0 mi away ⇄
Blackfordby 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Oakthorpe 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 1.8 mi away ⇄
Woodville 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Netherseal 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Measham 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Packington 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hartshorne 50 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moira a nice place to live?

Moira is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Moira is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Moira?

Moira is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 397 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Moira?

Among the top-rated schools in Moira are Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and Overseal Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Moira in total.

Moira in context

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Postcode districts in Moira

DE12 43 ⇄

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