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Living in Ecton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ecton scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Ecton most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Ecton places 9th of 26 in the NN6 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (7), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider NN6 district average of 40/100, that is 5 points above. Its broadband score runs 48 points above the NN6 district's 51/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN6 postcode district.

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Ecton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
333.3 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 36 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 417% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 600% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 353% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  2. 2 Wellingborough Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Ash Drive 10 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 8.177 · PM2.5 7.219 · PM10 12.88 µg/m³
69
Green Space 59
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 19 within 4km
1Good
  • Ecton Village 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
7
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital4.3 mi
Kettering General Hospital9.5 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing16.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBrook Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity3,638 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.2%Retired35.2%Student2.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.8%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
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
14
Northampton 5.3 mi
Wellingborough 5.5 mi
Kettering 9.3 mi
J15 M1 7 mi
J15 M1 7.1 mi
J15A M1 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ecton 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

Earls Barton 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cogenhoe 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sywell and Overstone 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Mears Ashby 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Little Houghton 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brafield-on-the-Green 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wilby 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Great Doddington 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Grendon (North Northamptonshire) 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Denton (West Northamptonshire) 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) 44 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ecton a nice place to live?

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

Ecton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ecton?

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

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Postcode districts in Ecton

NN6 40 ⇄

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