Town Pop. 788

Living in Croughton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Croughton scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 6/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the NN13 postcode district, Croughton ranks 3rd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The NN13 district averages 51/100, putting Croughton 6 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN13 postcode district.

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Croughton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
111.7 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 34 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Reynard Park 15 crimes
  2. 2 Broad Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Aynho 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.557 · PM10 11.752 µg/m³
74
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Croughton All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital6.4 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital15.5 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed1.2%Retired23.6%Student3.1%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
6
King's Sutton 4 mi
Bicester North 6.6 mi
Heyford 6.9 mi
J10 M40 2.8 mi
J10 M40 3.6 mi
J11 M40 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Croughton 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

Charlton (West Northamptonshire) 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Evenley 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Aynho 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hinton-in-the-Hedges 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fritwell 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brackley 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ardley and Fewcott 30 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kings Sutton 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mixbury 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Turweston 31 4.1 mi away ⇄
Farthinghoe 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Fringford 42 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Croughton a nice place to live?

Croughton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Croughton is 45/100, 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 Croughton?

Croughton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Croughton?

Among the top-rated schools in Croughton is Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Croughton in total.

Croughton in context

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Postcode districts in Croughton

NN13 51 ⇄

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