Town Pop. 2,037

Living in Thurcaston: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thurcaston scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Thurcaston most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 68/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the LE4 postcode district. Against the wider LE4 district average of 66/100, that is 13 points below. On the national picture that lands Thurcaston in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE4 postcode district.

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Thurcaston scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
106 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 72 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lawrence Close 26 crimes
  2. 2 Mangold Road 25 crimes
  3. 3 St Mellion Close 23 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 10.6 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 14.2 µg/m³
66
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
48
3 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Beaumont Lodge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Glebelands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Richard Hill Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary3.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre17.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital20.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGreengate Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,393 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across Leicester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired23.1%Student3.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership84.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Leicester · 2026-27
A £1,686
B £1,967
C £2,248
D £2,529
E £3,091
F £3,653
G £4,215
H £5,058
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Syston 3.1 mi
Sileby 3.6 mi
Leicester 4.1 mi
J21A M1 4.5 mi
J22 M1 5.6 mi
J22 M1 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £381,000 22
Detached £399,950 11
Semi-detached £332,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£267k £346k £427k £505k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cropston 52 0.9 mi away ⇄
Birstall 68 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rothley 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Anstey 62 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wanlip 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Swithland 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Mountsorrel 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Thurmaston 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Charnwood) 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newtown Linford 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Syston 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Woodhouse Eaves 47 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thurcaston a nice place to live?

Thurcaston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Thurcaston is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Thurcaston?

Thurcaston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 216 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thurcaston?

Among the top-rated schools in Thurcaston are Beaumont Lodge Primary School and Glebelands Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Thurcaston in total.

What are house prices like in Thurcaston?

The current median house price in Thurcaston is £381,000, around 34% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £399,950, semi-detached £332,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thurcaston in context

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Postcode districts in Thurcaston

LE4 66 ⇄
LE7 52 ⇄

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