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Living in Daventry: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Daventry scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 52/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 39/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 11 places in the NN11 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the NN11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Its lifestyle score runs 15 points above the NN11 district's 37/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
39
108.1 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 814 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 588 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 172 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Public order 125 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 117 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 430 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 203 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 65 crimes
  3. 3 Tavern Lane 54 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 23
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 45

Services

Schools
48
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 14 within 4km
1Outstanding7Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Welton Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Abbey CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • DSLV E-ACT AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Daventry Hill SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Falconer's Hill AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Falconer's Hill Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Monksmoor Park Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St James Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • E-ACT The Grange SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
  • Ashby Fields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital11.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire14.5 mi
University Hospital Coventry14.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,662 patients per GP
4dentists7pharmacies

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
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 563 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed2.8%Retired22.1%Student3.2%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.9%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary38.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership58.1%
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Long Buckby 4.1 mi
Rugby 8.7 mi
Northampton 11.2 mi
J17 M1 4.4 mi
J18 M1 5.8 mi
J18 M1 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 25
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 20
Retail Shopping Ample 94
Takeaways Ample 22
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 239
Detached £378,000 63
Semi-detached £255,000 80
Terraced £208,750 74
Flat / Maisonette £132,500 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£120k £211k £304k £395k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Welton (West Northamptonshire) 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Staverton 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Newnham (West Northamptonshire) 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Braunston 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Badby 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Long Buckby Wharf 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Watford (West Northamptonshire) 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Willoughby (Rugby) 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Weedon Bec 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Long Buckby 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barby 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Kilsby 39 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Daventry a nice place to live?

Daventry has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Daventry is 49/100, 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 Daventry?

Daventry has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 2,246 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Daventry?

Among the top-rated schools in Daventry are Welton Church of England Academy, Abbey CofE Academy and DSLV E-ACT Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Daventry in total.

What are house prices like in Daventry?

The current median house price in Daventry is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £378,000, semi-detached £255,000, terraced £208,750, flat £132,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 239 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Daventry in context

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Postcode districts in Daventry

NN11 44 ⇄

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