Town Pop. 1,611

Living in Crick: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crick scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Crick places 15th of 26 in the NN6 postcode district. Crick is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 8/100 for transport, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Crick sits 48 points above the NN6 district figure of 51/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
131.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 69 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
other 50 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parklands 64 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 27 crimes
  3. 3 Centenary Drive 24 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Crick Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital12.8 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire12.9 mi
University Hospital Coventry13 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,387 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
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.1%Student3.7%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
8
Long Buckby 4.4 mi
Rugby 5.1 mi
Northampton 12.5 mi
J18 M1 0.5 mi
J18 M1 0.8 mi
J17 M1 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £396,250 18
Detached £492,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£288k £376k £468k £557k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Kilsby 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Yelvertoft 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
West Haddon 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Watford (West Northamptonshire) 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barby 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Welton (West Northamptonshire) 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Long Buckby 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Clifton upon Dunsmore 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Swinford 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Onley 27 4.6 mi away ⇄
Rugby 63 4.7 mi away ⇄
Braunston 44 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crick a nice place to live?

Crick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crick 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 Crick?

Crick has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 212 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crick?

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

What are house prices like in Crick?

The current median house price in Crick is £396,250, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £492,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%.

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Postcode districts in Crick

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