Town Pop. 805

Living in Great Doddington: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Doddington scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the NN29 postcode district scores higher. Great Doddington leads all 6.

The NN29 district averages 47/100, putting Great Doddington 11 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Great Doddington sits 24 points above the NN29 district figure of 75/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN29 postcode district.

58
OUT OF 100
Average
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Great Doddington scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Great Doddington.
Or compare:
NN29 7AA NN29

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
121.7 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 40 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 8.8 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13.8 µg/m³
68
Green Space 35
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 20 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Warwick AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Great Doddington PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital7.2 mi
Kettering General Hospital8.4 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing14.1 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryEarls Barton Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity2,803 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed1.3%Retired36.5%Student2.3%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership83.6%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
50
Wellingborough 2.6 mi
Kettering 8.3 mi
Northampton 8.6 mi
J15 M1 9.8 mi
J15 M1 9.9 mi
J15A M1 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

Places like Great Doddington Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Great Doddington, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Doddington 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

Wilby 58 1.1 mi away ⇄
Earls Barton 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Little Irchester 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wollaston 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wellingborough 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Grendon (North Northamptonshire) 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mears Ashby 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Irchester 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ecton 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bozeat 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Podington 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sywell and Overstone 43 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Doddington a nice place to live?

Great Doddington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Doddington is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Great Doddington?

Great Doddington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Doddington?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Doddington is Warwick Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Great Doddington in total.

Great Doddington in context

See the best places to live in Northamptonshire, ranked

Postcode districts in Great Doddington

NN29 47 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode