Town Pop. 1,859

Living in Broughton (North Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broughton (North Northamptonshire) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Broughton (North Northamptonshire) most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 67/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 13th highest-scoring of the 20 places in the NN14 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Broughton (North Northamptonshire) sits 28 points above the NN14 district figure of 54/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NN14 postcode district.

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Broughton (North Northamptonshire) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
117.8 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 51 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 47 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Shoplifting 42 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 64 crimes
  2. 2 Kerley Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Baker Avenue 17 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 15
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Broughton 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
14
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital2 mi
Northampton General Hospital10.1 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing21 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMawsley Village Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,787 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.5%Student3.6%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.8%
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
23
Kettering 2.3 mi
Wellingborough 6.4 mi
Corby 8.8 mi
J15A M1 13.4 mi
J15A M1 13.4 mi
J15 M1 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 3
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 £272,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All
£223k £272k £322k £370k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Mawsley Village 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pytchley 29 1.7 mi away ⇄
Loddington 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Orlingbury 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kettering 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Walgrave 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Isham 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Harrowden 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Burton Latimer 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rushton 55 4.5 mi away ⇄
Desborough 49 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton (North Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Broughton (North Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broughton (North Northamptonshire) is 42/100, 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 Broughton (North Northamptonshire)?

Broughton (North Northamptonshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 219 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broughton (North Northamptonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Broughton (North Northamptonshire) is Broughton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Broughton (North Northamptonshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Broughton (North Northamptonshire)?

The current median house price in Broughton (North Northamptonshire) is £272,500, in line with the England and Wales average.

Broughton (North Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Broughton (North Northamptonshire)

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