Town Pop. 200

Living in Normanton on Soar: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Normanton on Soar is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 96/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Normanton on Soar places 13th of 22 in the LE12 postcode district.

Against the wider LE12 district average of 49/100, that is 7 points below. On economic health specifically, Normanton on Soar sits 29 points above the LE12 district figure of 67/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LE12 postcode district.

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Normanton on Soar scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
315 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 14 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 635% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 942% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 1900% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Village Farm Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Moor Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Far Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Normanton-On-Soar Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
  • Sutton Bonington Primary SchoolPrimary
    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
13
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre9.5 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary12.6 mi
Royal Derby Hospital13.5 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryRosebery Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,974 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired27.6%Student5.8%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.7%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
18
Loughborough 2.3 mi
East Midlands Parkway 4.2 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 5.3 mi
J23A M1 3.1 mi
J23A M1 3.2 mi
J23 M1 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Normanton on Soar 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

Hathern 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Sutton Bonington 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Long Whatton 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Loughborough 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kegworth 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
East Leake 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rempstone 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shepshed 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Costock 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on Soar 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Gotham 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Burton on the Wolds 37 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Normanton on Soar a nice place to live?

Normanton on Soar has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Normanton on Soar is 42/100, 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 Normanton on Soar?

Normanton on Soar is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Normanton on Soar in context

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Postcode districts in Normanton on Soar

LE12 49 ⇄

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