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Living in Tilton on the Hill: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tilton on the Hill is 41/100, built from 8 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the LE7 postcode district, Tilton on the Hill ranks 14th. The LE7 district averages 52/100, putting Tilton on the Hill 11 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Tilton on the Hill sits 13 points above the LE7 district figure of 71/100. For the surrounding area, see LE7 postcode district.

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Tilton on the Hill scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
370.9 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 44 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 685% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 666% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 1086% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ash Tree Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 B6047 8 crimes
  3. 3 Ingarsby Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary9.5 mi
Kettering General Hospital17.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre23.7 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust7.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Billesdon Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,279 patients per GP
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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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate63%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63%Unemployed1.8%Retired24.1%Student3.3%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary12.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Harborough · 2026-27
A £1,593
B £1,859
C £2,124
D £2,390
E £2,921
F £3,452
G £3,983
H £4,780
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
4
Oakham 7.4 mi
Melton Mowbray 8.2 mi
Syston 8.3 mi
J21 M1 12.6 mi
J21 M1 12.6 mi
J21 M1 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Tilton on the Hill 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

Billesdon 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Melton) 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tugby 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Somerby 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Houghton on the Hill 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
South Croxton 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Belton-in-Rutland 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Great Dalby 35 5.4 mi away ⇄
Braunston-in-Rutland 39 5.6 mi away ⇄
Gaddesby 34 5.7 mi away ⇄
Great Stretton 0 6.1 mi away ⇄
Burton Overy 38 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tilton on the Hill a nice place to live?

Tilton on the Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tilton on the Hill is 41/100, 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 Tilton on the Hill?

Tilton on the Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Tilton on the Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Tilton on the Hill

LE7 52 ⇄

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