Town Pop. 3,271

Living in Sapcote: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sapcote comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Sapcote most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 68/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the LE9 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 45 points above the LE9 district's 50/100. Lifestyle (26) and schools (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE9 postcode district.

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Sapcote scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
111.6 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 149 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 49 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 56 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 63 crimes
  2. 2 Elder Close 34 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 20 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • All Saints Church of England Primary School, SapcotePrimary · 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
37
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary8.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire9.9 mi
University Hospital Coventry10 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Old School Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity2,369 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)90.7%
available across Blaby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.2%Student2.8%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Blaby · 2026-27
A £1,660
B £1,937
C £2,213
D £2,490
E £3,043
F £3,597
G £4,150
H £4,980
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
30
Hinckley 3.8 mi
Narborough 4.1 mi
South Wigston 7 mi
J2 M69 1.4 mi
J1 M69 3.4 mi
J1 M69 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
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 £310,000 31
Detached £342,500 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£235k £280k £327k £372k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stoney Stanton 48 0.9 mi away ⇄
Sharnford 33 1.1 mi away ⇄
Croft (Blaby) 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Elmesthorpe 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Broughton Astley 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Claybrooke Magna 32 3.0 mi away ⇄
Earl Shilton 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Leire 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Huncote 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barwell 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thurlaston (Blaby) 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ullesthorpe 32 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sapcote a nice place to live?

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

Sapcote has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 365 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sapcote?

Among the top-rated schools in Sapcote is All Saints Church of England Primary School, Sapcote, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sapcote in total.

What are house prices like in Sapcote?

The current median house price in Sapcote is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £342,500. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Sapcote

LE9 49 ⇄

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