Town Pop. 2,220

Living in Queniborough: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Queniborough comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Queniborough most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 72/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Queniborough places 9th of 18 in the LE7 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Queniborough sits 44 points above the LE7 district figure of 48/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (25), transport (27) and healthcare (28). For the surrounding area, see LE7 postcode district.

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Queniborough scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
141 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 95 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 66 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Other theft 43 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Shoplifting 33 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Barkbythorpe Road 78 crimes
  2. 2 Melton Road 73 crimes
  3. 3 Romanby Way 14 crimes

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

Environment
51
Air Quality NO₂ 9.5 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
69
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
4 schools in area · 12 within 4km
4Good
  • Broomfield Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Queniborough Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Peter and St Paul Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wreake Valley AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary6.1 mi
Queens Medical Centre17 mi
Royal Derby Hospital23.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Jubilee Medical Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity2,460 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.6%Student3.8%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership79.3%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Charnwood · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
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
27
Syston 1.5 mi
Sileby 3.1 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 5 mi
J21A M1 8.5 mi
J21 M1 9.1 mi
J21 M1 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 32
Detached £401,500 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£258k £351k £447k £540k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

East Goscote 54 0.7 mi away ⇄
Syston 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Rearsby 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on the Wreake 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Thrussington 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Charnwood) 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Thurmaston 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wanlip 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brooksby 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gaddesby 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sileby 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Croxton 36 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Queniborough a nice place to live?

Queniborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Queniborough is 48/100, 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 Queniborough?

Queniborough has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 313 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Queniborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Queniborough are Broomfield Community Primary School, Queniborough Church of England Primary School and St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Queniborough in total.

What are house prices like in Queniborough?

The current median house price in Queniborough is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £401,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Queniborough

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