Town Pop. 319

Living in Ashton (West Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashton (West Northamptonshire) scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Ashton (West Northamptonshire) most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That makes it the 16th highest-scoring of the 23 places in the NN7 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 35 points above the NN7 district's 62/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN7 postcode district.

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Ashton (West Northamptonshire) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
200.6 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 30 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stoke Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 St Michael'S Court 8 crimes
  3. 3 Warren Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.293 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.831 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Ashton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsNorthampton General Hospital6.2 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing17.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Parks Medical Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity4,185 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.1%Student3.4%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership85%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax West Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
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
10
Wolverton 6.3 mi
Northampton 6.6 mi
Milton Keynes Central 8.8 mi
J15 M1 2.8 mi
J15 M1 3.3 mi
J15A M1 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashton (West Northamptonshire) 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

Roade 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Bruerne 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hartwell 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hanslope 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Blisworth 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Yardley Gobion 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Collingtree and Milton Malsor 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Piddington (West Northamptonshire) 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Paulerspury 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Castlethorpe 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hackleton 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Potterspury 35 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashton (West Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Ashton (West Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashton (West Northamptonshire) is 42/100, 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 Ashton (West Northamptonshire)?

Ashton (West Northamptonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashton (West Northamptonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashton (West Northamptonshire) is Ashton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ashton (West Northamptonshire) in total.

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Postcode districts in Ashton (West Northamptonshire)

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