Town Pop. 9,854

Living in Thurmaston: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thurmaston is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Thurmaston most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Thurmaston places 3rd of 4 in the LE4 postcode district. No category drops below 40/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. It scores 6 points below the LE4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 66/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE4 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
121.2 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 416 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Shoplifting 214 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 150 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 134 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 86 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 194 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gardenfield Road 146 crimes
  2. 2 Checkland Road 88 crimes
  3. 3 Charnwood Close 47 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 13.2 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
64
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
65
8 schools in area · 40 within 4km
5Good2Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Church Hill Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Church Hill Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Herrick Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Riverside Community Primary School BirstallPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Eastfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • The Roundhill AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Sandfield Close Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
75
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary3.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre18 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire22.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
3 GP surgeries in area 15 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,551 patients per GP
0dentists5pharmacies

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)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 168 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.8%Retired24.5%Student4.4%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.5%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary38.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership72.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
58
Syston 1.2 mi
Leicester 3.4 mi
Sileby 3.8 mi
J21A M1 6 mi
J21 M1 6.6 mi
J21 M1 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Adequate 9
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 £260,000 61
Detached £265,000 15
Semi-detached £275,000 27
Terraced £220,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£193k £241k £292k £341k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Birstall 68 1.4 mi away ⇄
Syston 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wanlip 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Queniborough 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Charnwood) 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thurcaston 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Goscote 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rothley 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leicester 66 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mountsorrel 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cropston 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on the Wreake 0 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thurmaston a nice place to live?

Thurmaston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Thurmaston is 60/100, 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 Thurmaston?

Thurmaston has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 1,194 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thurmaston?

Among the top-rated schools in Thurmaston are Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy, Church Hill Church of England Junior School and Church Hill Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Thurmaston in total.

What are house prices like in Thurmaston?

The current median house price in Thurmaston is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £265,000, semi-detached £275,000, terraced £220,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 61 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thurmaston in context

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Postcode districts in Thurmaston

LE4 66 ⇄

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