Town Pop. 303

Living in Nether Broughton: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nether Broughton is 31/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Nether Broughton places 17th of 18 in the LE14 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the LE14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 37/100. That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (84). For the surrounding area, see LE14 postcode district.

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Nether Broughton scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
330 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 50 crimes
↑ 395% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 843% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 385% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 1385% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 450% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chapel Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 King Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Croft Gardens 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre11.9 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary15.2 mi
Royal Derby Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Clawson Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity2,096 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired26.3%Student3.2%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.8%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Melton · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
8
Melton Mowbray 5.7 mi
Sileby 8.8 mi
Bingham 8.9 mi
J23 M1 13.5 mi
J23 M1 13.7 mi
J24 M1 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Nether Broughton 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

Old Dalby 32 1.5 mi away ⇄
Long Clawson 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hickling (Rushcliffe) 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kinoulton 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hose 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Willoughby-on-the-Wolds 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Asfordby Hill 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Asfordby 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Widmerpool 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Harby 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stanton-on-the-Wolds 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Frisby on the Wreake 44 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nether Broughton a nice place to live?

Nether Broughton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nether Broughton is 31/100, 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 Nether Broughton?

Nether Broughton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Nether Broughton in context

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Postcode districts in Nether Broughton

LE14 37 ⇄

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