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Living in Somerby: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Somerby comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the LE14 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 63 points above the LE14 district's 21/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
195.8 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 31 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Shoplifting 7 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 17 crimes
  2. 2 Somerby Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Owston Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.528 · PM2.5 6.266 · PM10 11.142 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Somerby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary12.4 mi
Kettering General Hospital20 mi
Queens Medical Centre22.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryOakham Medical Practice4.9 mi
GP capacity1,412 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.8%Student2.8%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership77.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Melton · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Oakham 4.9 mi
Melton Mowbray 5.4 mi
Syston 9.8 mi
J21 M1 15.6 mi
J21 M1 15.6 mi
J21 M1 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Somerby 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

Twyford (Melton) 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Dalby 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tilton on the Hill 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Whissendine 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Langham (Rutland) 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Burton Lazars 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Braunston-in-Rutland 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Barleythorpe 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Oakham 53 5.0 mi away ⇄
South Croxton 36 5.5 mi away ⇄
Melton Mowbray 52 5.7 mi away ⇄
Gaddesby 34 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Somerby a nice place to live?

Somerby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Somerby is 41/100, 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 Somerby?

Somerby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Somerby?

Among the top-rated schools in Somerby is Somerby Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Somerby in total.

Somerby in context

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Postcode districts in Somerby

LE14 37 ⇄

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