Town Pop. 5,529

Living in Burton Latimer: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burton Latimer scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Against the wider NN15 district average of 61/100, that is 5 points below.

Its broadband score runs 12 points above the NN15 district's 87/100. On the national picture that lands Burton Latimer in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN15 postcode district.

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Burton Latimer scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
85.9 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 186 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 136 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 27 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Drugs 21 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 67 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rook Close 36 crimes
  2. 2 Orbit Mews 34 crimes
  3. 3 Sturgess Court 20 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 9.1 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 13.4 µg/m³
68
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
46
5 schools in area · 21 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Barton Seagrave Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Meadowside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St. Marys CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Latimer Arts CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Isham Church of England 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
33
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital2.7 mi
Northampton General Hospital11.7 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing17.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,549 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)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 203 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.8%Student2.7%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary32.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
46
Kettering 2.9 mi
Wellingborough 4.2 mi
Corby 8.6 mi
J15 M1 15.3 mi
J15A M1 15.3 mi
J15 M1 15.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 54
Detached £395,000 19
Semi-detached £230,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£181k £248k £317k £383k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Isham 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pytchley 29 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kettering 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Harrowden 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Orlingbury 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Great Addington 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Northamptonshire) 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Irthlingborough 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wellingborough 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Woodford (North Northamptonshire) 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Geddington 46 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burton Latimer a nice place to live?

Burton Latimer is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Burton Latimer is 56/100, 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 Burton Latimer?

Burton Latimer is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 475 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burton Latimer?

Among the top-rated schools in Burton Latimer are Barton Seagrave Primary School, Meadowside Primary School and St. Marys CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Burton Latimer in total.

What are house prices like in Burton Latimer?

The current median house price in Burton Latimer is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £395,000, semi-detached £230,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 54 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Burton Latimer in context

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Postcode districts in Burton Latimer

NN15 61 ⇄

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