Town Pop. 14,423

Living in Shepshed: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shepshed comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Shepshed most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 56/100 versus a median of 88/100.

It scores 8 points below the LE11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. On healthcare specifically, Shepshed sits 14 points below the LE11 district figure of 67/100. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (94). For the surrounding area, see LE11 postcode district.

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Shepshed scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
82.4 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 433 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 194 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 132 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Shoplifting 86 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 80 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 263 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 55 crimes
  2. 2 Lacey Court 54 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 38 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 10 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 14 µg/m³
66
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 20

Services

Schools
40
7 schools in area · 16 within 4km
4Good3Ungraded
  • Oakfield SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oxley Primary School ShepshedPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, LeicestershirePrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Botolph's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Bowman AcademySpecial
    Ungraded
  • Iveshead SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Newcroft Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
53
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary10.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre11.9 mi
Royal Derby Hospital12.8 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,648 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 269 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.9%Student3.1%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.3%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary31.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership72.5%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
42
Loughborough 4.1 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 6.3 mi
East Midlands Parkway 6.7 mi
J23 M1 0.8 mi
J23 M1 1.1 mi
J23A M1 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 30
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £220,000 123
Detached £319,500 36
Semi-detached £220,000 46
Terraced £171,475 36
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£160k £237k £316k £393k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Belton (North West Leicestershire) 29 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hathern 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Thringstone 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Long Whatton 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Loughborough 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Osgathorpe 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Whitwick 61 3.2 mi away ⇄
Normanton on Soar 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Griffydam 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Coalville 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Woodhouse 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Swannington 56 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shepshed a nice place to live?

Shepshed is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shepshed is 53/100, 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 Shepshed?

Shepshed has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 1,188 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shepshed?

Among the top-rated schools in Shepshed are Oakfield School, Oxley Primary School Shepshed and Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Shepshed in total.

What are house prices like in Shepshed?

The current median house price in Shepshed is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £319,500, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £171,475. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 123 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Shepshed in context

See where Shepshed ranks among the best places to live in Leicestershire

Postcode districts in Shepshed

LE11 61 ⇄
LE12 49 ⇄

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