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Living in Thurlaston (Blaby): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thurlaston (Blaby) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the LE9 postcode district, Thurlaston (Blaby) ranks 10th.

Its broadband score runs 45 points above the LE9 district's 50/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (8), lifestyle (13), transport (15) and schools (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see LE9 postcode district.

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Thurlaston (Blaby) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
113.5 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 16 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cheney End 5 crimes
  2. 2 Watery Gate Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Field View Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 7.435 · PM2.5 6.922 · PM10 12.011 µg/m³
71
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Thurlaston 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
8
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary5.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire13.4 mi
University Hospital Coventry13.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryEnderby Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,636 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)90.7%
available across Blaby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2%Retired26%Student3.6%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership75.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Blaby · 2026-27
A £1,660
B £1,937
C £2,213
D £2,490
E £3,043
F £3,597
G £4,150
H £4,980
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
15
Narborough 2.7 mi
South Wigston 5.3 mi
Hinckley 5.9 mi
J3 M69 2.6 mi
J21 M1 2.8 mi
J21 M1 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
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 Thurlaston (Blaby) 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

Huncote 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Peckleton Common 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Enderby and Narborough 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Croft (Blaby) 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Earl Shilton 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stoney Stanton 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Littlethorpe 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Elmesthorpe 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Desford 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Mallory 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Newtown Unthank 0 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thurlaston (Blaby) a nice place to live?

Thurlaston (Blaby) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thurlaston (Blaby) is 45/100, 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 Thurlaston (Blaby)?

Thurlaston (Blaby) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thurlaston (Blaby)?

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

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Postcode districts in Thurlaston (Blaby)

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