Town Pop. 1,065

Living in Greens Norton: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Greens Norton comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Greens Norton most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NN12 postcode district.

The NN12 district averages 46/100, putting Greens Norton 6 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the NN12 district's 44/100. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NN12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 17 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Calvert Close 6 crimes
  2. 2 Cox Gardens 6 crimes
  3. 3 Bradden Way 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 16
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Greens Norton 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
44
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital8.5 mi
The Horton General Hospital14.3 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,138 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
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.4%Student2.5%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
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
11
Northampton 8.3 mi
Wolverton 10.7 mi
Long Buckby 10.9 mi
J15A M1 5.7 mi
J15A M1 5.9 mi
J16 M1 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £396,000 19
Detached £460,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£331k £368k £405k £441k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Towcester 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pattishall and Astcote 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Blakesley 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gayton (West Northamptonshire) 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Whittlebury 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Paulerspury 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Blisworth 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Silverstone 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Bruerne 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bugbrooke 54 4.8 mi away ⇄
Rothersthorpe 56 5.2 mi away ⇄
Nether Heyford 47 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Greens Norton a nice place to live?

Greens Norton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Greens Norton is 52/100, 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 Greens Norton?

Greens Norton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Greens Norton?

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

What are house prices like in Greens Norton?

The current median house price in Greens Norton is £396,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £460,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%.

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Postcode districts in Greens Norton

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