Town Pop. 864

Living in Byfield: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Byfield scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Byfield most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 6/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Byfield places 9th of 11 in the NN11 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 38 points above the NN11 district's 47/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN11 postcode district.

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Byfield scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
56.7 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 20 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lovett Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Fessey Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Clock Meadow 4 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Byfield 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
10
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital8.9 mi
Northampton General Hospital15.6 mi
Warwick Hospital16 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust6.5 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 capacity1,906 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired29.6%Student3.4%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.6%
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
5
Banbury 8.6 mi
Long Buckby 10.7 mi
King's Sutton 10.7 mi
J11 M40 7.4 mi
J11 M40 7.9 mi
J12 M40 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Byfield 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

Woodford Halse 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Boddington 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Eydon 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Aston le Walls 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Edgcote 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chipping Warden 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Priors Marston 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Priors Hardwick 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stoneton 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Culworth 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Moreton Pinkney 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Badby 45 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Byfield a nice place to live?

Byfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Byfield is 41/100, 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 Byfield?

Byfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Byfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Byfield is Byfield School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Byfield in total.

Byfield in context

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Postcode districts in Byfield

NN11 44 ⇄

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