Town Pop. 623

Living in Stathern: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stathern comes out at 30/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 18 scored places in the LE14 postcode district. The LE14 district averages 37/100, putting Stathern 7 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the LE14 district's 75/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE14 postcode district.

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Stathern scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
166.9 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 54 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Canal Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 Easthorpe Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 The Green 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.499 · PM2.5 6.257 · PM10 11.176 µg/m³
75
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Stathern Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre14.4 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary20.5 mi
Kings Mill Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust5.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Clawson Medical Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity1,987 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired26.1%Student4%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Elton and Orston 5.5 mi
Bottesford 5.6 mi
Aslockton 5.8 mi
J26 M1 17.8 mi
J26 M1 17.9 mi
J24 M1 18.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stathern 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

Harby 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hose 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Langar 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Long Clawson 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Croxton Kerrial 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Waltham on the Wolds 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hickling (Rushcliffe) 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bottesford 47 5.3 mi away ⇄
Whatton-in-the-Vale 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Muston (Melton) 49 5.5 mi away ⇄
Nether Broughton 31 5.7 mi away ⇄
Kinoulton 43 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stathern a nice place to live?

Stathern has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stathern is 30/100, 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 Stathern?

Stathern has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stathern?

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

Stathern in context

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Postcode districts in Stathern

LE14 37 ⇄

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