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Living in Thrussington: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thrussington comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the LE7 postcode district, Thrussington ranks 12th.

Against the wider LE7 district average of 52/100, that is 8 points below. On broadband specifically, Thrussington sits 48 points above the LE7 district figure of 48/100. Safety (92) and economic health (88) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see LE7 postcode district.

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Thrussington scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
137.7 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 23 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Green Lane Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Swan Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.455 · PM2.5 6.751 · PM10 11.696 µg/m³
72
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Thrussington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary8.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital22.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHighgate Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity2,648 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed0.8%Retired31.3%Student3.9%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
11
Sileby 2.9 mi
Syston 3.5 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 4.4 mi
J23 M1 9.8 mi
J23 M1 10 mi
J21A M1 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thrussington 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

Rearsby 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Brooksby 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on the Wreake 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
East Goscote 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Seagrave 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Queniborough 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sileby 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Charnwood) 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gaddesby 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Frisby on the Wreake 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Syston 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Asfordby 38 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thrussington a nice place to live?

Thrussington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thrussington is 44/100, 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 Thrussington?

Thrussington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thrussington?

Among the top-rated schools in Thrussington is Thrussington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Thrussington in total.

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Postcode districts in Thrussington

LE7 52 ⇄

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