Town Pop. 2,680

Living in Bugbrooke: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bugbrooke comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 23 places in the NN7 postcode district.

It scores 9 points above the NN7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. On broadband specifically, Bugbrooke sits 37 points above the NN7 district figure of 62/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NN7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
49.3 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 55 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Butts Hill Crescent 14 crimes
  2. 2 Shepherds Walk 8 crimes
  3. 3 Cub Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 54
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
22
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Campion SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Bugbrooke Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital5.1 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital16.8 mi
Kettering General Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity980 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.6%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
19
Northampton 4.6 mi
Long Buckby 6.7 mi
Wolverton 13.1 mi
J16 M1 1.3 mi
J16 M1 1.7 mi
J15A M1 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £305,000 26
Detached £380,000 10
Semi-detached £297,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£268k £342k £419k £494k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Nether Heyford 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Kislingbury 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rothersthorpe 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Gayton (West Northamptonshire) 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pattishall and Astcote 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Harpole 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Flore 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Weedon Bec 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blisworth 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Collingtree and Milton Malsor 55 4.5 mi away ⇄
Greens Norton 52 4.8 mi away ⇄
Blakesley 34 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bugbrooke a nice place to live?

Bugbrooke is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bugbrooke is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bugbrooke?

Bugbrooke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 132 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bugbrooke?

Among the top-rated schools in Bugbrooke is Campion School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bugbrooke in total.

What are house prices like in Bugbrooke?

The current median house price in Bugbrooke is £305,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £380,000, semi-detached £297,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bugbrooke

NN7 45 ⇄

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