Town Pop. 3,557

Living in Deanshanger: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Deanshanger comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Deanshanger places 4th of 6 in the MK19 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Deanshanger sits 29 points above the MK19 district figure of 67/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (9), healthcare (14), transport (20) and lifestyle (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK19 postcode district.

47
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Deanshanger scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Deanshanger.
Or compare:
MK19 6AA MK19 7AA MK19

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 76 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Petrol Station 25 crimes
  2. 2 Foxholes Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 North Way 14 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Deanshanger 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
14
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital6.2 mi
Northampton General Hospital12.3 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital17.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Stonedean Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity2,200 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 81 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate65.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired21%Student3.5%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
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 Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Wolverton 3.7 mi
Milton Keynes Central 5 mi
Bletchley 7.6 mi
J14 M1 7.8 mi
J14 M1 8.3 mi
J14 M1 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

Places like Deanshanger Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Deanshanger, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £350,000 33
Semi-detached £328,000 17
Terraced £301,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£302k £371k £441k £510k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Old Stratford 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Potterspury 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cosgrove 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Yardley Gobion 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Castlethorpe 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Akeley 29 3.7 mi away ⇄
Nash 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thornborough 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Paulerspury 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Maids Moreton 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hanslope 42 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Deanshanger a nice place to live?

Deanshanger has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Deanshanger is 47/100, 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 Deanshanger?

Deanshanger is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 180 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Deanshanger?

The current median house price in Deanshanger is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £328,000, terraced £301,250. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Deanshanger in context

See where Deanshanger ranks among the best places to live in Northamptonshire

Postcode districts in Deanshanger

MK19 46 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode