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Living in Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 66/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the NN4 postcode district, Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) scores lowest. Against the wider NN4 district average of 61/100, that is 17 points below. Broadband (99) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN4 postcode district.

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Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
10
1,591.6 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 172 crimes
↑ 1871% above national average
Drugs 58 crimes
↑ 6609% above national average
Public order 57 crimes
↑ 3248% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 779% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 1528% above national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Back Lane 188 crimes
  2. 2 Waterside Way 42 crimes
  3. 3 Landimore Road 38 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • Little Houghton Church of England PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
66
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital1.8 mi
Kettering General Hospital12.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital13.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryAbington Park Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity2,313 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.3%Student3.2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
23
Northampton 3.1 mi
Wellingborough 9 mi
Wolverton 10.8 mi
J15 M1 3.4 mi
J15 M1 3.4 mi
J15A M1 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Houghton (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

Little Houghton 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Brafield-on-the-Green 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cogenhoe 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hackleton 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Northampton 63 2.5 mi away ⇄
Denton (West Northamptonshire) 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Piddington (West Northamptonshire) 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Horton (West Northamptonshire) 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ecton 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Collingtree and Milton Malsor 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Yardley Hastings 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) 53 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) is 44/100, 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 Houghton (West Northamptonshire)?

Crime levels in Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 10/100. There were 417 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire)?

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

Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire)

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