Town Pop. 806

Living in Rearsby: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rearsby scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Rearsby places 8th of 18 in the LE7 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Rearsby sits 51 points above the LE7 district figure of 48/100. Safety (92) and economic health (90) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (14), healthcare (17), schools (20) and transport (21). Wider context for the surrounding area: LE7 postcode district.

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Rearsby scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
143.9 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 44 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Green Lane Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Humble Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.819 · PM2.5 6.904 · PM10 12.309 µg/m³
71
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good
  • Broomfield Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Michael & All Angels Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Thrussington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary7.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre16 mi
Royal Derby Hospital23.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Jubilee Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity2,648 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.3%Retired29.3%Student5.4%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership83.9%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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
21
Syston 2.8 mi
Sileby 3.1 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 4.8 mi
J21A M1 9.8 mi
J23 M1 10.2 mi
J23 M1 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
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 Rearsby 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

Thrussington 44 0.9 mi away ⇄
East Goscote 54 1.0 mi away ⇄
Queniborough 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Brooksby 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on the Wreake 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Gaddesby 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Syston 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sileby 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Charnwood) 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Seagrave 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Frisby on the Wreake 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Croxton 36 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rearsby a nice place to live?

Rearsby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rearsby is 49/100, 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 Rearsby?

Rearsby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rearsby?

Among the top-rated schools in Rearsby are Broomfield Community Primary School, St Michael & All Angels Church of England Primary School and Thrussington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Rearsby in total.

Rearsby in context

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Postcode districts in Rearsby

LE7 52 ⇄

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