Town Pop. 1,230

Living in Woodhouse Eaves: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodhouse Eaves scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 22 scored places sharing the LE12 postcode district, Woodhouse Eaves ranks 10th.

On economic health specifically, Woodhouse Eaves sits 13 points above the LE12 district figure of 67/100. Safety (90) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (14), transport (21) and schools (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE12 postcode district.

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Woodhouse Eaves scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
119.5 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 42 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 22 crimes
  2. 2 Markfield Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Rushey Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.362 · PM2.5 6.726 · PM10 11.413 µg/m³
72
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Outstanding
  • Maplewell Hall SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • 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
30
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary7 mi
Queens Medical Centre14.8 mi
Royal Derby Hospital17.5 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,699 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.2%Retired28%Student8.6%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.4%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership80.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
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
21
Barrow-upon-Soar 3.5 mi
Loughborough 4 mi
Sileby 4.6 mi
J23 M1 3.3 mi
J22 M1 3.4 mi
J23 M1 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 Eaves 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 52 0.9 mi away ⇄
Swithland 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Quorndon 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cropston 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rothley 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Newtown Linford 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Loughborough 60 3.1 mi away ⇄
Mountsorrel 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Thurcaston 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Anstey 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Markfield 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Soar 51 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodhouse Eaves a nice place to live?

Woodhouse Eaves has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodhouse Eaves is 47/100, 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 Woodhouse Eaves?

Woodhouse Eaves is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodhouse Eaves?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodhouse Eaves are Maplewell Hall School and Woodhouse Eaves St Paul's Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Woodhouse Eaves in total.

Woodhouse Eaves in context

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Postcode districts in Woodhouse Eaves

LE12 49 ⇄

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