Town Pop. 726

Living in Packington: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Packington comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Of the 3 places sharing the LE65 postcode district, Packington scores lowest.

The LE65 district averages 51/100, putting Packington 11 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Packington sits 18 points above the LE65 district figure of 69/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE65 postcode district.

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Packington scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
121.2 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 37 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Woodstone Lane 14 crimes
  2. 2 Heather Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ashby Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.019 · PM2.5 6.601 · PM10 11.96 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good
  • Ashby Willesley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Packington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital12.3 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary15.2 mi
Good Hope Hospital17.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCastle Medical Group1.6 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.6%Student3.3%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership85.1%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
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
13
Burton-on-Trent 9.1 mi
Polesworth 9.3 mi
Willington 9.6 mi
J11 M42 4.2 mi
J11 M42 4.6 mi
J22 M1 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Packington 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

Ashby-de-la-Zouch 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Measham 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Oakthorpe 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ravenstone 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Donisthorpe 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Blackfordby 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Heather 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Coleorton 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Newbold 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ibstock 50 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Packington a nice place to live?

Packington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Packington 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 Packington?

Packington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Packington?

Among the top-rated schools in Packington are Ashby Willesley Primary School and Packington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Packington in total.

Packington in context

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Postcode districts in Packington

LE65 51 ⇄

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