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Living in Waltham on the Wolds: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Waltham on the Wolds is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 79/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 6/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the LE14 postcode district, Waltham on the Wolds ranks 6th. On broadband specifically, Waltham on the Wolds sits 58 points above the LE14 district figure of 21/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LE14 postcode district.

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Waltham on the Wolds scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
88 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 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Street 7 crimes
  2. 2 Lag Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Elwell Grove 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre17.7 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary18.5 mi
Peterborough City Hospital27.1 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust8.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryLatham House Medical Practice4.6 mi
GP capacity3,038 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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired32.3%Student3.6%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)4%
Home ownership74.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Melton Mowbray 4.9 mi
Bottesford 9 mi
Grantham 9.4 mi
J23 M1 19.8 mi
J23 M1 19.9 mi
J24 M1 20.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Waltham on the Wolds 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

Croxton Kerrial 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stathern 30 4.4 mi away ⇄
Melton Mowbray 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wymondham (Melton) 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hose 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Long Clawson 35 5.2 mi away ⇄
Harby 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Burton Lazars 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Asfordby Hill 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Denton (South Kesteven) 40 6.3 mi away ⇄
Langar 0 6.7 mi away ⇄
Nether Broughton 31 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waltham on the Wolds a nice place to live?

Waltham on the Wolds has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Waltham on the Wolds is 40/100, 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 Waltham on the Wolds?

Waltham on the Wolds is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Waltham on the Wolds?

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

Waltham on the Wolds in context

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Postcode districts in Waltham on the Wolds

LE14 37 ⇄

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