Town Pop. 1,223

Living in Gretton (North Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gretton (North Northamptonshire) is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the NN17 postcode district.

The NN17 district averages 44/100, putting Gretton (North Northamptonshire) 9 points below its own postcode area. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NN17 postcode district.

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Gretton (North Northamptonshire) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
62.1 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 32 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Harringworth Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Finch-Hatton Drive 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Gretton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 Hospital9.5 mi
Peterborough City Hospital16.6 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary20 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Roman Sumira3.2 mi
GP capacity1,700 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
27%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
27%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired24.3%Student3.3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership74.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
6
Corby 3.5 mi
Oakham 9.6 mi
Kettering 10.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 14.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 15.3 mi
J16 A1(M) 16.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Gretton (North 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

Lyddington 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Corby 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Great Easton (Harborough) 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Weldon 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Uppingham 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cottingham and Middleton 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Morcott 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stanion 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Barrowden 32 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wing (Rutland) 37 5.4 mi away ⇄
South Luffenham 36 5.4 mi away ⇄
North Luffenham 36 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gretton (North Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Gretton (North Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gretton (North Northamptonshire) 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 Gretton (North Northamptonshire)?

Gretton (North Northamptonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gretton (North Northamptonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Gretton (North Northamptonshire) is Gretton Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gretton (North Northamptonshire) in total.

Gretton (North Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Gretton (North Northamptonshire)

NN17 44 ⇄

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