Town Pop. 13,295

Living in Mountsorrel: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mountsorrel comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 53/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Mountsorrel places 3rd of 22 in the LE12 postcode district.

The LE12 district averages 49/100, putting Mountsorrel 5 points above its own postcode area. That puts Mountsorrel in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE12 postcode district.

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Mountsorrel scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
68.3 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 383 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 163 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 97 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 67 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Shoplifting 50 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 148 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 61 crimes
  2. 2 Church Hill Road 37 crimes
  3. 3 Leicester Road 31 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 9.5 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12 µg/m³
69
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good
  • Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rothley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary5.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre14.3 mi
Royal Derby Hospital19.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,737 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 275 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired22.8%Student3.5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership75.2%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Charnwood · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
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
39
Sileby 1.5 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 2 mi
Syston 3 mi
J23 M1 6.1 mi
J23 M1 6.4 mi
J22 M1 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £279,000 132
Detached £432,500 48
Semi-detached £267,500 48
Terraced £233,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£178k £269k £363k £454k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rothley 47 1.0 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Charnwood) 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wanlip 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sileby 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Swithland 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Quorndon 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Soar 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cropston 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Thurcaston 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on the Wreake 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Birstall 68 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woodhouse 52 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountsorrel a nice place to live?

Mountsorrel is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Mountsorrel is 54/100, 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 Mountsorrel?

Mountsorrel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 908 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mountsorrel?

Among the top-rated schools in Mountsorrel are Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School and Rothley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Mountsorrel in total.

What are house prices like in Mountsorrel?

The current median house price in Mountsorrel is £279,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £432,500, semi-detached £267,500, terraced £233,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 132 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Mountsorrel in context

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Postcode districts in Mountsorrel

LE12 49 ⇄
LE7 52 ⇄

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