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Living in Twyford (Melton): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Twyford (Melton) comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Twyford (Melton) most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the LE14 postcode district, Twyford (Melton) ranks 12th. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE14 postcode district.

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Twyford (Melton) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
256.1 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 31 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 272% above national average
Shoplifting 7 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 17 crimes
  2. 2 Somerby Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Owston Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.64 · PM2.5 6.387 · PM10 10.942 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary9.5 mi
Kettering General Hospital20.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre20.8 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust8.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Billesdon Surgery4.6 mi
GP capacity1,472 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.8%Student2.8%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership77.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Melton · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
12
Melton Mowbray 5.6 mi
Syston 6.7 mi
Oakham 8 mi
J21 M1 12.7 mi
J21 M1 12.7 mi
J21A M1 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Twyford (Melton) 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

South Croxton 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Dalby 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tilton on the Hill 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Somerby 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gaddesby 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Billesdon 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Burton Lazars 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Frisby on the Wreake 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Brooksby 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Houghton on the Hill 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Queniborough 48 5.5 mi away ⇄
Rearsby 49 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Twyford (Melton) a nice place to live?

Twyford (Melton) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Twyford (Melton) is 35/100, 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 Twyford (Melton)?

Twyford (Melton) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Twyford (Melton) in context

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Postcode districts in Twyford (Melton)

LE14 37 ⇄

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