Town Pop. 8,710

Living in Sileby: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sileby is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 58/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 54/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 22 places in the LE12 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Sileby sits 9 points above the LE12 district figure of 49/100. Broadband (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

96.6 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 312 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 184 crimes

↑ 39% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 104 crimes

↑ 75% above national average

Public order 85 crimes

↑ 51% above national average

Other theft 35 crimes

↓ 35% below national average

other 121 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Jubilee Avenue 45 crimes
2 Cygnet Close 33 crimes
3 Swan Street 33 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 10 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³

Green Space 26

Parks Ample 6

Sports Pitches Ample 6

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools

3 schools in area · 7 within 4km

3Good

Cossington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Highgate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Sileby Redlands Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary6.6 mi

Queens Medical Centre14.1 mi

Royal Derby Hospital20.5 mi

Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks92.8%

2 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity2,476 patients per GP

1dentist2pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%

available across Charnwood

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

96.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 162 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate63.6%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed63.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired21.2%Student3.8%Other inactive9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial37%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary29.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%

Home ownership73.3%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Sileby 0.3 mi

Barrow-upon-Soar 2.1 mi

Syston 2.8 mi

J23 M1 7.4 mi

J23 M1 7.5 mi

J22 M1 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 3

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£241,250	86
Detached	£331,250	22
Semi-detached	£245,000	39
Terraced	£195,500	22

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sileby a nice place to live?

Sileby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sileby 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 Sileby?

Sileby has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 841 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sileby?

Among the top-rated schools in Sileby are Cossington Church of England Primary School, Highgate Primary School and Sileby Redlands Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Sileby in total.

What are house prices like in Sileby?

The current median house price in Sileby is £241,250, around 15% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £331,250, semi-detached £245,000, terraced £195,500. There were 86 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sileby in context

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

Postcode districts in Sileby

LE12 49 ⇄

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