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Living in Charlton (West Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Charlton (West Northamptonshire) comes out at 47/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the OX17 postcode district, Charlton (West Northamptonshire) ranks 3rd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 56 points above the OX17 district's 43/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX17 postcode district.

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Charlton (West Northamptonshire) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
183.1 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 23 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 480% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Farthinghoe Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Baker Street 5 crimes
  3. 3 Happylands Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.971 · PM2.5 6.532 · PM10 11.659 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Newbottle and Charlton 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
4
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital4.9 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital17.4 mi
Northampton General Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgerySpringfield Surgery3.5 mi
GP capacity1,755 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
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 · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired26.4%Student3.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership72.5%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
King's Sutton 2.1 mi
Banbury 5 mi
Heyford 7.6 mi
J10 M40 4.6 mi
J11 M40 4.7 mi
J11 M40 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Charlton (West Northamptonshire) 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

Hinton-in-the-Hedges 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Kings Sutton 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Aynho 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Farthinghoe 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Croughton 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Adderbury and Twyford 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Evenley 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brackley 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Middleton Cheney 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bodicote 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Fritwell 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Radstone 0 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlton (West Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Charlton (West Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Charlton (West Northamptonshire) is 47/100, 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 Charlton (West Northamptonshire)?

Charlton (West Northamptonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Charlton (West Northamptonshire)

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