Town Pop. 575

Living in North Luffenham: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for North Luffenham is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 15th highest-scoring of the 20 places in the LE15 postcode district. North Luffenham is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider LE15 district average of 41/100, that is 5 points below. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE15 postcode district.

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North Luffenham scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
69.6 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 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crummock Avenue 6 crimes
  2. 2 Kings Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Swann Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.866 · PM2.5 6.55 · PM10 11.429 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mary and St John CofE VA 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
3
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital14.3 mi
Kettering General Hospital15.8 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary21.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryEmpingham Medical Centre3.5 mi
GP capacity1,898 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.8%Student3.4%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Rutland · 2026-27
A £1,825
B £2,130
C £2,434
D £2,738
E £3,346
F £3,955
G £4,563
H £5,476
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
3
Oakham 6 mi
Stamford 6.2 mi
Corby 9.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 13.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 14.5 mi
J16 A1(M) 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Luffenham 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

South Luffenham 36 0.9 mi away ⇄
Edith Weston 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Morcott 32 1.8 mi away ⇄
Barrowden 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wing (Rutland) 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ketton 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Empingham 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Manton (Rutland) 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Collyweston 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Exton (Rutland) 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Uppingham 49 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Luffenham a nice place to live?

North Luffenham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Luffenham is 36/100, 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 North Luffenham?

North Luffenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Luffenham?

Among the top-rated schools in North Luffenham is St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Luffenham in total.

Postcode districts in North Luffenham

LE15 41 ⇄

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