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Living in Glapthorn: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Glapthorn comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Glapthorn places 7th of 14 in the PE8 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 17 points above the PE8 district's 74/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE8 postcode district.

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Glapthorn scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
326.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 607% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↑ 136% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 500% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 846% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 19 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 14 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 11 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.292 · PM2.5 6.682 · PM10 11.789 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Glapthorn Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oundle 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
6
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital10.6 mi
Kettering General Hospital12.2 mi
Northampton General Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLakeside Healthcare at Oundle1.4 mi
GP capacity1,328 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired29.3%Student4.1%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.6%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.2%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Corby 8.2 mi
Stamford 10.2 mi
Peterborough 11.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 7.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 7.9 mi
J16 A1(M) 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
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 Glapthorn 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

Oundle 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Woodnewton 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Warmington (North Northamptonshire) 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Polebrook 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Barnwell 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
King's Cliffe 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Nassington 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Elton (Huntingdonshire) 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Aldwincle 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
Yarwell 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Brigstock 30 5.7 mi away ⇄
Weldon 38 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Glapthorn a nice place to live?

Glapthorn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Glapthorn is 41/100, 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 Glapthorn?

Glapthorn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Glapthorn?

Among the top-rated schools in Glapthorn are Glapthorn Church of England Primary School and Oundle Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Glapthorn in total.

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Postcode districts in Glapthorn

PE8 40 ⇄

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