Town Pop. 5,659

Living in Quorndon: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Quorndon comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Quorndon most outperforms the national norm: 55/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 72/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Quorndon places 2nd of 22 in the LE12 postcode district. The LE12 district averages 49/100, putting Quorndon 9 points above its own postcode area. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE12 postcode district.

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Quorndon scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 169 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 64 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 57 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Public order 43 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Vehicle crime 34 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 92 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 40 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 35 crimes
  3. 3 Market Place 30 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
26
3 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Humphrey Perkins SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • RawlinsSecondary · 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
55
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary7.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre13.2 mi
Royal Derby Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,540 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 136 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2%Retired28.5%Student3.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
49
Barrow-upon-Soar 1.2 mi
Loughborough 2.6 mi
Sileby 2.8 mi
J23 M1 4.3 mi
J23 M1 4.5 mi
J22 M1 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
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 £400,000 43
Detached £572,500 22
Terraced £246,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£243k £371k £503k £632k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Barrow upon Soar 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Woodhouse 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Mountsorrel 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Swithland 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Woodhouse Eaves 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rothley 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Loughborough 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sileby 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cropston 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Charnwood) 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Seagrave 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Burton on the Wolds 37 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Quorndon a nice place to live?

Quorndon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Quorndon is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Quorndon?

Quorndon has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 459 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Quorndon?

Among the top-rated schools in Quorndon is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Quorndon in total.

What are house prices like in Quorndon?

The current median house price in Quorndon is £400,000, around 40% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £572,500, terraced £246,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Quorndon in context

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Postcode districts in Quorndon

LE12 49 ⇄

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