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Living in Blisworth: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blisworth is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Blisworth places 10th of 23 in the NN7 postcode district.

Blisworth is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 6/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Blisworth sits 36 points above the NN7 district figure of 62/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 34 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ladyfield 18 crimes
  2. 2 Connegar Leys 7 crimes
  3. 3 Gayton Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 32
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Blisworth Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital4.6 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital13 mi
Kettering General Hospital17.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Parks Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity2,893 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2%Retired32.6%Student2.2%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.3%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
20
Northampton 4.5 mi
Wolverton 9.4 mi
Long Buckby 10.4 mi
J15 M1 1.8 mi
J15 M1 2.1 mi
J15A M1 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £305,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£262k £285k £309k £332k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Collingtree and Milton Malsor 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Gayton (West Northamptonshire) 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Roade 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rothersthorpe 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Bruerne 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ashton (West Northamptonshire) 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pattishall and Astcote 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bugbrooke 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Towcester 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hartwell 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Greens Norton 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kislingbury 58 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blisworth a nice place to live?

Blisworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blisworth is 46/100, 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 Blisworth?

Blisworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blisworth?

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

What are house prices like in Blisworth?

The current median house price in Blisworth is £305,500, around 7% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Blisworth

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