Town Pop. 4,611

Living in Uppingham: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Uppingham scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Uppingham most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 20 places in the LE15 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (94) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The LE15 district averages 41/100, putting Uppingham 8 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see LE15 postcode district.

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Uppingham scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 100 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 27 crimes
  2. 2 Wilkes Gardens 14 crimes
  3. 3 High Street West 13 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 19
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 13
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
39
3 schools in area
3Good
  • Leighfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Uppingham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Uppingham Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital12.5 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary16.7 mi
Peterborough City Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,627 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 117 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.7%Student12.6%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)20%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership64.4%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Rutland · 2026-27
A £1,825
B £2,130
C £2,434
D £2,738
E £3,346
F £3,955
G £4,563
H £5,476
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
3
Oakham 5.8 mi
Corby 7.1 mi
Market Harborough 10.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 17.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 18 mi
J16 A1(M) 19 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 34
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £365,000 37
Detached £425,000 17
Terraced £265,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£218k £323k £430k £534k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lyddington 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wing (Rutland) 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Belton-in-Rutland 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Manton (Rutland) 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Morcott 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gretton (North Northamptonshire) 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Easton (Harborough) 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Braunston-in-Rutland 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
South Luffenham 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
North Luffenham 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hallaton 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Barrowden 32 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Uppingham a nice place to live?

Uppingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Uppingham is 49/100, 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 Uppingham?

Uppingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 266 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Uppingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Uppingham are Leighfield Primary School, Uppingham Church of England Primary School and Uppingham Community College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Uppingham in total.

What are house prices like in Uppingham?

The current median house price in Uppingham is £365,000, around 28% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000, terraced £265,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 37%. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Uppingham

LE15 41 ⇄

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