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Living in Old Dalby: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Old Dalby scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Old Dalby places 16th of 18 in the LE14 postcode district.

Against the wider LE14 district average of 37/100, that is 5 points below. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (84) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see LE14 postcode district.

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Old Dalby scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
185.2 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
↑ 178% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 429% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 735% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 208% 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
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.679 · PM2.5 6.369 · PM10 11.415 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Old Dalby Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre11.9 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary13.5 mi
Royal Derby Hospital22.3 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust7.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Clawson Medical Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity1,948 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)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 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 5.6 mi
Sileby 7.3 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 7.6 mi
J23 M1 12.2 mi
J23 M1 12.3 mi
J24 M1 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Old Dalby 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

Nether Broughton 31 1.5 mi away ⇄
Willoughby-on-the-Wolds 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hickling (Rushcliffe) 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Long Clawson 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Asfordby 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Asfordby Hill 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Widmerpool 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Frisby on the Wreake 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kinoulton 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wymeswold 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hose 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Stanton-on-the-Wolds 0 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Dalby a nice place to live?

Old Dalby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Old Dalby is 32/100, 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 Old Dalby?

Old Dalby 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.

What are the best schools in Old Dalby?

Among the top-rated schools in Old Dalby is Old Dalby Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Old Dalby in total.

Old Dalby in context

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Postcode districts in Old Dalby

LE14 37 ⇄

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