Town Pop. 487

Living in Rothley: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rothley comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 99/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Rothley places 11th of 18 in the LE7 postcode district.

The LE7 district averages 52/100, putting Rothley 5 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 28 points above the LE7 district's 71/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see LE7 postcode district.

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Rothley scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 170% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 11 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kinchley Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.563 · PM2.5 7.067 · PM10 12.576 µg/m³
70
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary5.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.5 mi
Royal Derby Hospital19.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCharnwood Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,886 patients per GP
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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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
99
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.5%Student3.5%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.2%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary10.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.7%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership91.9%
Among the least-deprived 8% 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
24
Sileby 2.5 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 2.8 mi
Syston 3.3 mi
J22 M1 5.7 mi
J22 M1 5.8 mi
J21A M1 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rothley 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

Mountsorrel 54 1.0 mi away ⇄
Cropston 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Swithland 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Thurcaston 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wanlip 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Charnwood) 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Birstall 68 2.4 mi away ⇄
Quorndon 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Woodhouse 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Woodhouse Eaves 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Anstey 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sileby 53 2.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rothley a nice place to live?

Rothley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rothley is 47/100, 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 Rothley?

Rothley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Rothley in context

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Postcode districts in Rothley

LE7 52 ⇄

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