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Living in Creaton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Creaton scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Creaton most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Creaton places 17th of 26 in the NN6 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Creaton sits 33 points above the NN6 district figure of 51/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NN6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
160.3 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 50 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Welford Road 32 crimes
  2. 2 Starvold Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Olde Hall Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.444 · PM2.5 6.596 · PM10 11.511 µg/m³
74
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital7.7 mi
Kettering General Hospital9.9 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire20.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Saxon Spires Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity1,708 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired27.9%Student3.1%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
4
Long Buckby 6.1 mi
Northampton 7.5 mi
Market Harborough 9.9 mi
J17 M1 7.6 mi
J16 M1 7.9 mi
J16 M1 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Creaton 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

Spratton 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Cottesbrooke 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Guilsborough 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ravensthorpe 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Brixworth 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
East Haddon 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chapel Brampton 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pitsford 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Church Brampton 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Naseby 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Maidwell 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
West Haddon 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Creaton a nice place to live?

Creaton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Creaton is 40/100, 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 Creaton?

Creaton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Creaton

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