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Living in Blakesley: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blakesley scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 90/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 10 places sharing the NN12 postcode district, Blakesley scores lowest. Blakesley is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 12 points below the NN12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN12 postcode district.

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Blakesley scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
159.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 565% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 357% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Towcester Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Longwell 5 crimes
  3. 3 Banbury Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.739 · PM2.5 6.487 · PM10 11.172 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Blakesley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital10.3 mi
The Horton General Hospital11.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital17 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryGreens Norton Medical Centre2.8 mi
GP capacity1,896 patients per GP
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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)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired28.1%Student3.1%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary13.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)45%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership77.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Northampton 9.9 mi
Long Buckby 10.2 mi
Banbury 11.8 mi
J16 M1 6.5 mi
J16 M1 6.6 mi
J15A M1 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blakesley 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

Greens Norton 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Moreton Pinkney 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pattishall and Astcote 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Helmdon 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Towcester 53 4.6 mi away ⇄
Eydon 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Syresham 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Woodford Halse 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Bugbrooke 54 5.5 mi away ⇄
Nether Heyford 47 5.6 mi away ⇄
Gayton (West Northamptonshire) 49 5.6 mi away ⇄
Silverstone 40 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blakesley a nice place to live?

Blakesley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blakesley is 34/100, 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 Blakesley?

Blakesley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blakesley?

Among the top-rated schools in Blakesley is Blakesley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blakesley in total.

Blakesley in context

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Postcode districts in Blakesley

NN12 46 ⇄

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