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Living in Woodhouse: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodhouse comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Woodhouse places 6th of 22 in the LE12 postcode district.

Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (22) and transport (28) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Woodhouse in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see LE12 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Woodhouse scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
172.4 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 15 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 674% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 348% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rushey Lane 14 crimes
  2. 2 May Tree Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Forest Rock Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 11.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
69
Green Space 57
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
36
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Woodhouse Eaves St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary7.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre14.2 mi
Royal Derby Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Cottage Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity2,250 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired22.5%Student13.6%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership71.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Charnwood · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
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
28
Barrow-upon-Soar 2.8 mi
Loughborough 3.2 mi
Sileby 4.1 mi
J23 M1 3.2 mi
J23 M1 3.5 mi
J22 M1 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
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 Woodhouse 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

Woodhouse Eaves 47 0.9 mi away ⇄
Quorndon 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Swithland 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Loughborough 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rothley 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Soar 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mountsorrel 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cropston 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newtown Linford 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Thurcaston 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Anstey 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shepshed 53 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodhouse a nice place to live?

Woodhouse is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Woodhouse is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Woodhouse?

Woodhouse is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodhouse?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodhouse is Woodhouse Eaves St Paul's Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woodhouse in total.

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Postcode districts in Woodhouse

LE12 49 ⇄

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