Town Pop. 766

Living in Oakthorpe: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oakthorpe comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Oakthorpe places 6th of 11 in the DE12 postcode district. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE12 postcode district.

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Oakthorpe scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
161.9 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 57 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Measham Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Bodkin Row 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ramscliff Avenue 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • Oakthorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Donisthorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Measham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
11
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital13.3 mi
Good Hope Hospital15.5 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary17 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryMeasham Medical Unit0.9 mi
GP capacity1,286 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate65.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired19.8%Student3.8%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary27.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
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
36
Polesworth 7.2 mi
Burton-on-Trent 8.1 mi
Tamworth 8.7 mi
J11 M42 1.8 mi
J11 M42 2.3 mi
J10 M42 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
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 Oakthorpe 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 0.8 mi away ⇄
Measham 47 0.9 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Appleby Magna 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Netherseal 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Packington 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Blackfordby 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Woodville 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Heather 49 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakthorpe a nice place to live?

Oakthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Oakthorpe is 40/100, 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 Oakthorpe?

Oakthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oakthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Oakthorpe is Oakthorpe Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Oakthorpe in total.

Oakthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Oakthorpe

DE12 43 ⇄

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