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Living in Gayton (West Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gayton (West Northamptonshire) is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 23 scored places sharing the NN7 postcode district, Gayton (West Northamptonshire) ranks 8th.

On broadband specifically, Gayton (West Northamptonshire) sits 36 points above the NN7 district figure of 62/100. Safety (93) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (13), schools (15), healthcare (23) and lifestyle (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN7 postcode district.

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Gayton (West Northamptonshire) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
142.5 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 20 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Other theft 1 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hillcrest Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 West End 6 crimes
  3. 3 Tibbs Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.263 · PM2.5 6.715 · PM10 11.612 µg/m³
73
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Gayton Church of England 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
23
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital4.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.7 mi
Kettering General Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBugbrooke Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity980 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired27.4%Student3.6%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
13
Northampton 4.5 mi
Long Buckby 8.9 mi
Wolverton 10.9 mi
J15A M1 2 mi
J15A M1 2.1 mi
J15 M1 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
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 Gayton (West Northamptonshire) 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

Rothersthorpe 56 1.5 mi away ⇄
Blisworth 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pattishall and Astcote 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bugbrooke 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Collingtree and Milton Malsor 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kislingbury 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Nether Heyford 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Greens Norton 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Roade 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stoke Bruerne 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Harpole 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Towcester 53 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gayton (West Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Gayton (West Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gayton (West Northamptonshire) 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 Gayton (West Northamptonshire)?

Gayton (West Northamptonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gayton (West Northamptonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Gayton (West Northamptonshire) is Gayton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gayton (West Northamptonshire) in total.

Gayton (West Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Gayton (West Northamptonshire)

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