Town Pop. 443

Living in Willoughby-on-the-Wolds: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Willoughby-on-the-Wolds is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Willoughby-on-the-Wolds most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 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.

That makes it the 20th highest-scoring of the 22 places in the LE12 postcode district. Willoughby-on-the-Wolds is a place of extremes: 95/100 for economic health against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 13 points below the LE12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. For the surrounding area, see LE12 postcode district.

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Willoughby-on-the-Wolds scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
221.2 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 25 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 674% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 1030% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Melton Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Melton Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.68 · PM2.5 6.272 · PM10 10.487 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Willoughby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre9.7 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary13.6 mi
Royal Derby Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryVillage Health Group, East Leake5 mi
GP capacity1,808 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed1%Retired33.9%Student3.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.5%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary10.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.7%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership86.5%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
13
Barrow-upon-Soar 6.2 mi
Loughborough 6.5 mi
Sileby 6.6 mi
J23 M1 9.9 mi
J24 M1 10 mi
J23 M1 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars None
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 Willoughby-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

Widmerpool 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wysall 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wymeswold 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Old Dalby 32 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stanton-on-the-Wolds 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Burton on the Wolds 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Nether Broughton 31 3.7 mi away ⇄
Keyworth 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Costock 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hickling (Rushcliffe) 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kinoulton 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rempstone 38 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Willoughby-on-the-Wolds a nice place to live?

Willoughby-on-the-Wolds has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Willoughby-on-the-Wolds is 36/100, 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 Willoughby-on-the-Wolds?

Willoughby-on-the-Wolds is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Willoughby-on-the-Wolds?

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

Willoughby-on-the-Wolds in context

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Postcode districts in Willoughby-on-the-Wolds

LE12 49 ⇄

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