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Living in Tugby: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tugby comes out at 38/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the LE7 postcode district, Tugby ranks 15th. Against the wider LE7 district average of 52/100, that is 14 points below. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the LE7 district's 71/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE7 postcode district.

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Tugby scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
555.6 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
↑ 487% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 1076% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 1047% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 1677% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 251% 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 4.93 · PM2.5 6.327 · PM10 11.013 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Good
  • Tugby Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary10.8 mi
Kettering General Hospital14.6 mi
Peterborough City Hospital25 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust8.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Billesdon Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity1,279 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 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
50
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Oakham 7.8 mi
Market Harborough 8.4 mi
Leicester 10.6 mi
J21 M1 13.4 mi
J21 M1 13.5 mi
J21 M1 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tugby 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 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tilton on the Hill 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hallaton 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Belton-in-Rutland 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Medbourne 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
Houghton on the Hill 43 5.4 mi away ⇄
Burton Overy 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Braunston-in-Rutland 39 5.7 mi away ⇄
Somerby 41 6.0 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Melton) 35 6.1 mi away ⇄
Uppingham 49 6.4 mi away ⇄
Ashley (North Northamptonshire) 37 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tugby a nice place to live?

Tugby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tugby is 38/100, 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 Tugby?

Tugby 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.

What are the best schools in Tugby?

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

Tugby in context

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Postcode districts in Tugby

LE7 52 ⇄

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