Town Pop. 855

Living in Collingtree and Milton Malsor: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Collingtree and Milton Malsor is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Collingtree and Milton Malsor most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 3 scored places sharing the NN4 postcode district, Collingtree and Milton Malsor ranks 2nd.

The NN4 district averages 61/100, putting Collingtree and Milton Malsor 6 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 12 points above the NN4 district's 87/100. Safety (92) and economic health (88) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN4 postcode district.

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Collingtree and Milton Malsor scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
107.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 17 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Croft Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13.7 µg/m³
69
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
39
5 schools in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • Woodland View Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Collingtree Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • East Hunsbury Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Milton Parochial Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wootton 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
34
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital2.5 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital12.1 mi
Kettering General Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Parks Medical Practice0.7 mi
GP capacity2,501 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
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate67.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired20.2%Student3.3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership81.6%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Northampton 3.4 mi
Wolverton 9.5 mi
Long Buckby 10.6 mi
J15 M1 0.3 mi
J15 M1 0.8 mi
J15A M1 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 23
Detached £560,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£285k £417k £553k £685k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Blisworth 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Roade 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rothersthorpe 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Gayton (West Northamptonshire) 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke Bruerne 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ashton (West Northamptonshire) 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Piddington (West Northamptonshire) 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hackleton 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hartwell 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Northampton 63 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kislingbury 58 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Collingtree and Milton Malsor a nice place to live?

Collingtree and Milton Malsor is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Collingtree and Milton Malsor is 55/100, 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 Collingtree and Milton Malsor?

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

What are the best schools in Collingtree and Milton Malsor?

Among the top-rated schools in Collingtree and Milton Malsor are Woodland View Primary School, Collingtree Church of England Primary School and East Hunsbury Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Collingtree and Milton Malsor in total.

What are house prices like in Collingtree and Milton Malsor?

The current median house price in Collingtree and Milton Malsor is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £560,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Collingtree and Milton Malsor in context

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Postcode districts in Collingtree and Milton Malsor

NN4 61 ⇄
NN7 45 ⇄

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