Town Pop. 218

Living in South Croxton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Croxton comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. South Croxton places 17th of 18 in the LE7 postcode district.

Against the wider LE7 district average of 52/100, that is 16 points below. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (17), transport (19), schools (21) and lifestyle (21) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE7 postcode district.

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South Croxton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
931.2 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 71 crimes
↑ 878% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 63 crimes
↑ 1801% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 912% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 1734% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 746% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Barkbythorpe Road 78 crimes
  2. 2 Romanby Way 14 crimes
  3. 3 Mere Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.597 · PM2.5 6.634 · PM10 11.723 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary7.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre19.7 mi
Kettering General Hospital21.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Jubilee Medical Practice3.8 mi
GP capacity1,572 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate65.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired19.8%Student4.7%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership74.3%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
19
Syston 4.3 mi
Sileby 6.2 mi
Melton Mowbray 6.6 mi
J21A M1 10.5 mi
J21 M1 10.5 mi
J21 M1 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South Croxton 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

Gaddesby 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Melton) 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Queniborough 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rearsby 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Goscote 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brooksby 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Syston 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Houghton on the Hill 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Dalby 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tilton on the Hill 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Thrussington 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Frisby on the Wreake 44 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Croxton a nice place to live?

South Croxton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Croxton is 36/100, 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 South Croxton?

South Croxton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 203 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in South Croxton

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