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Living in Eydon: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eydon comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the NN11 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 28 points above the NN11 district's 62/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and broadband (81). For the surrounding area, see NN11 postcode district.

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Eydon scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
155.7 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 25 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Townsend Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Moreton Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Plowden Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.621 · PM2.5 6.444 · PM10 10.539 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital8.2 mi
Northampton General Hospital14.9 mi
Warwick Hospital18.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust7.5 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryByfield Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,906 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2%Retired29.1%Student3.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Banbury 7.9 mi
King's Sutton 9.3 mi
Long Buckby 11.4 mi
J11 M40 6.7 mi
J11 M40 7 mi
J16 M1 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Eydon 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

Woodford Halse 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Moreton Pinkney 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Culworth 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Edgcote 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Byfield 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chipping Warden 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Aston le Walls 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sulgrave 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wardington 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Boddington 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Greatworth 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Helmdon 34 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eydon a nice place to live?

Eydon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eydon is 43/100, 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 Eydon?

Eydon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Eydon in context

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Postcode districts in Eydon

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