Town Pop. 291

Living in Great Addington: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Addington comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 20 scored places sharing the NN14 postcode district, Great Addington ranks 18th.

The NN14 district averages 46/100, putting Great Addington 11 points below its own postcode area. On safety specifically, Great Addington sits 14 points above the NN14 district figure of 77/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN14 postcode district.

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Great Addington scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
281.8 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 23 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 831% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 398% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Highfield 12 crimes
  2. 2 Rushwell Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Thrapston Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.186 · PM2.5 6.956 · PM10 12.277 µg/m³
72
Green Space 27
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Addington CofE 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
3
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital6.5 mi
Northampton General Hospital15 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing16.8 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Cottons Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity1,748 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.5%Student2.3%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership72.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Wellingborough 5.5 mi
Kettering 6.2 mi
Corby 9.5 mi
J14 A1(M) 14.3 mi
J15 A1(M) 14.3 mi
J15 A1(M) 14.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Great Addington 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 (North Northamptonshire) 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Raunds 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stanwick 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Islip (North Northamptonshire) 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Irthlingborough 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thrapston 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Burton Latimer 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Higham Ferrers 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Isham 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Titchmarsh 41 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Addington a nice place to live?

Great Addington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Addington is 35/100, 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 Great Addington?

Great Addington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Addington?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Addington is Great Addington CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Addington in total.

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Postcode districts in Great Addington

NN14 46 ⇄

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