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Living in Osgathorpe: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Osgathorpe is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Among the 22 scored places sharing the LE12 postcode district, Osgathorpe ranks 11th. Against the wider LE12 district average of 49/100, that is 5 points below.

On broadband specifically, Osgathorpe sits 24 points above the LE12 district figure of 48/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (7), healthcare (8) and transport (19). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE12 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Osgathorpe scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
180.6 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 27 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 304% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Matthew'S Avenue 9 crimes
  2. 2 Orchard Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital11.1 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary13.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre13.9 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust5.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryManor House Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity2,215 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.4%Student3%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.1%
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
19
Loughborough 7.2 mi
East Midlands Parkway 7.6 mi
Long Eaton 8.5 mi
J23A M1 3.8 mi
J23 M1 3.9 mi
J23 M1 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Osgathorpe 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

Griffydam 42 1.1 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 1.4 mi away ⇄
Coleorton 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newbold 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Whitwick 61 2.0 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Breedon on the Hill 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shepshed 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coalville 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Long Whatton 43 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Osgathorpe a nice place to live?

Osgathorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Osgathorpe is 44/100, 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 Osgathorpe?

Osgathorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Osgathorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Osgathorpe

LE12 49 ⇄

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