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Living in Stapleton: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stapleton scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 16/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 15 places sharing the LE9 postcode district, Stapleton scores lowest. It scores 16 points below the LE9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On economic health specifically, Stapleton sits 17 points above the LE9 district figure of 65/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE9 postcode district.

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Stapleton scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
242.8 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 33 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 794% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 444% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stapleton Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 Hinckley Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.938 · PM2.5 6.784 · PM10 11.296 µg/m³
72
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary9.8 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire11.5 mi
University Hospital Coventry11.5 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryHeath Lane Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity2,342 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Hinckley and Bosworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
26.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.8%Student2.5%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership87.1%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Hinckley and Bosworth · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
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
Hinckley 3.4 mi
Nuneaton 5.9 mi
Narborough 6.7 mi
J2 M69 3.4 mi
J1 M69 4.6 mi
J1 M69 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Stapleton 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

Barwell 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Mallory 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Earl Shilton 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stoke Golding 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cadeby 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Elmesthorpe 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hinckley 61 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newbold Verdon 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Market Bosworth 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Peckleton Common 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Higham on the Hill 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Desford 44 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stapleton a nice place to live?

Stapleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stapleton is 33/100, 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 Stapleton?

Stapleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stapleton in context

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Postcode districts in Stapleton

LE9 49 ⇄

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