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Living in Brigstock: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brigstock comes out at 30/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 20 scored places sharing the NN14 postcode district, Brigstock ranks 19th.

It scores 16 points below the NN14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That sits 20 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), transport (7), lifestyle (8) and schools (10). Wider context for the surrounding area: NN14 postcode district.

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Brigstock scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
129.8 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 36 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Farm Close 18 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 13 crimes
  3. 3 The Syke 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Brigstock Latham's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsKettering General Hospital6.5 mi
Peterborough City Hospital16.2 mi
Northampton General Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryAspiro Healthcare4.8 mi
GP capacity1,587 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.2%Student2.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership72.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
7
Corby 4 mi
Kettering 6.8 mi
Wellingborough 11 mi
J17 A1(M) 13.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 13.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
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 Brigstock 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

Stanion 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Weldon 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Geddington 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Corby 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Aldwincle 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Islip (North Northamptonshire) 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Woodford (North Northamptonshire) 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Thrapston 52 5.4 mi away ⇄
Glapthorn 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Titchmarsh 41 6.0 mi away ⇄
Oundle 52 6.0 mi away ⇄
Kettering 60 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brigstock a nice place to live?

Brigstock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brigstock is 30/100, 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 Brigstock?

Brigstock has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brigstock?

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

Brigstock in context

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Postcode districts in Brigstock

NN14 46 ⇄

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