Town Pop. 1,243

Living in Braunston: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Braunston scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 83/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the NN11 postcode district. Braunston is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Braunston sits 36 points above the NN11 district figure of 47/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN11 postcode district.

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Braunston scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
37.8 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 18 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hill Row 6 crimes
  2. 2 Archer Avenue 5 crimes
  3. 3 London Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Braunston Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire13 mi
University Hospital Coventry13 mi
Northampton General Hospital13.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryAbbey House Medical Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,759 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired35.5%Student2.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
15
Long Buckby 5.1 mi
Rugby 6.3 mi
Northampton 13.2 mi
J17 M1 3.6 mi
J18 M1 4.4 mi
J18 M1 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £308,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£318k £337k £357k £377k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Willoughby (Rugby) 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Welton (West Northamptonshire) 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barby 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Daventry 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Onley 27 3.0 mi away ⇄
Staverton 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kilsby 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Watford (West Northamptonshire) 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Badby 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Newnham (West Northamptonshire) 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Crick 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Dunchurch 49 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Braunston a nice place to live?

Braunston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Braunston is 44/100, 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 Braunston?

Braunston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Braunston?

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

What are house prices like in Braunston?

The current median house price in Braunston is £308,000, around 8% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Braunston

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