Town Pop. 467

Living in Badby: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Badby comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Badby most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Badby places 3rd of 11 in the NN11 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Badby sits 42 points above the NN11 district figure of 47/100. Safety (92) and economic health (84) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (9), healthcare (10), lifestyle (13) and schools (22). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN11 postcode district.

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Badby scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
158.5 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 24 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Conference/Exhibition Centre 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Pinfold Green 8 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.768 · PM2.5 6.475 · PM10 10.846 µg/m³
75
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Badby SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital12.5 mi
The Horton General Hospital13.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire17 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryDanetre Medical Practice2 mi
GP capacity1,662 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.4%Student3.2%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
9
Long Buckby 6.2 mi
Rugby 10.9 mi
Northampton 11.7 mi
J16 M1 6.7 mi
J17 M1 7 mi
J16 M1 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Badby 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

Newnham (West Northamptonshire) 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Staverton 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Daventry 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Woodford Halse 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Weedon Bec 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Priors Marston 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Byfield 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Welton (West Northamptonshire) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Braunston 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Long Buckby Wharf 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Flore 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Eydon 43 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Badby a nice place to live?

Badby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Badby is 45/100, 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 Badby?

Badby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Badby?

Among the top-rated schools in Badby is Badby School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Badby in total.

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Postcode districts in Badby

NN11 44 ⇄

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