Town Pop. 1,384

Living in Geddington: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Geddington scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Among the 20 scored places sharing the NN14 postcode district, Geddington ranks 7th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 44 points above the NN14 district's 54/100. For the surrounding area, see NN14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Violence and sexual offences 14 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chapel Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Clay Dick 6 crimes
  3. 3 Thomas Rippin Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.424 · PM2.5 6.828 · PM10 11.883 µg/m³
72
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Geddington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital2.9 mi
Northampton General Hospital15.8 mi
Peterborough City Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Oakley Medical Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity2,447 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired31%Student2.4%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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
18
Corby 3.5 mi
Kettering 3.6 mi
Wellingborough 9.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 16.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 17 mi
J16 A1(M) 17.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Geddington 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

Stanion 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kettering 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rushton 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brigstock 30 3.6 mi away ⇄
Corby 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Weldon 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Burton Latimer 56 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cottingham and Middleton 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Loddington 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Desborough 49 5.6 mi away ⇄
Pytchley 29 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Geddington a nice place to live?

Geddington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Geddington is 46/100, 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 Geddington?

Geddington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Geddington?

Among the top-rated schools in Geddington is Geddington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Geddington in total.

Geddington in context

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Postcode districts in Geddington

NN14 46 ⇄

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