Town Pop. 1,916

Living in Bozeat: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bozeat is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Bozeat places 5th of 6 in the NN29 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 11 points above the NN29 district's 75/100. For the surrounding area, see NN29 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
33.4 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 26 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Harrold Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Fullwell Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Dychurch Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Bozeat Community Primary 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
3
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital8.6 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing10.5 mi
Kettering General Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryHarrold Medical Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity2,168 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired28%Student3%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
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
17
Wellingborough 5.6 mi
Northampton 9.9 mi
Bedford 10.2 mi
J15 M1 9.5 mi
J15 M1 9.8 mi
J14 M1 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£261k £295k £331k £366k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Grendon (North Northamptonshire) 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wollaston 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Yardley Hastings 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Harrold 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Podington 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lavendon 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Bedford) 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Great Doddington 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Irchester 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Denton (West Northamptonshire) 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Earls Barton 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Olney 54 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bozeat a nice place to live?

Bozeat has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bozeat is 43/100, 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 Bozeat?

Bozeat is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bozeat?

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

What are house prices like in Bozeat?

The current median house price in Bozeat is £285,500, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bozeat

NN29 47 ⇄

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