Town Pop. 1,323

Living in Cogenhoe: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cogenhoe comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Cogenhoe most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 23 scored places sharing the NN7 postcode district, Cogenhoe ranks 7th.

Against the wider NN7 district average of 45/100, that is 8 points above. Safety (91), broadband (87) and economic health (85) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (16) and healthcare (18). For the surrounding area, see NN7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Cogenhoe scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
44.6 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 24 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bryer Hill Furlong 8 crimes
  2. 2 Whalley Grove 8 crimes
  3. 3 Manor House Gardens 7 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 62
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Cogenhoe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital3.4 mi
Kettering General Hospital11.2 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBrook Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity3,241 patients per GP
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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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.3%Retired31.1%Student2.8%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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
16
Northampton 4.9 mi
Wellingborough 6.7 mi
Kettering 11 mi
J15 M1 5.7 mi
J15 M1 5.8 mi
J15A M1 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
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 £373,500 12
Detached £373,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£356k £363k £370k £377k 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Brafield-on-the-Green 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Little Houghton 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Denton (West Northamptonshire) 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ecton 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Earls Barton 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Grendon (North Northamptonshire) 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Yardley Hastings 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hackleton 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sywell and Overstone 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mears Ashby 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Horton (West Northamptonshire) 42 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cogenhoe a nice place to live?

Cogenhoe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cogenhoe is 53/100, 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 Cogenhoe?

Cogenhoe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cogenhoe?

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

What are house prices like in Cogenhoe?

The current median house price in Cogenhoe is £373,500, around 31% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £373,500.

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Postcode districts in Cogenhoe

NN7 45 ⇄

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