Town Pop. 575

Living in Guilsborough: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Guilsborough comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100. Guilsborough places 20th of 26 in the NN6 postcode district.

That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (7), schools (10) and healthcare (11). For the surrounding area, see NN6 postcode district.

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Guilsborough scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
210.4 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 45 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 349% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Spencer Court 26 crimes
  2. 2 West Haddon Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Coton Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
2 schools in area
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Guilsborough Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Guilsborough AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital9.3 mi
Kettering General Hospital11.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire18 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Saxon Spires Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity1,338 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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate65.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired19.4%Student4.7%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Long Buckby 5.1 mi
Northampton 9.2 mi
Market Harborough 9.8 mi
J17 M1 5.8 mi
J18 M1 6 mi
J18 M1 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Guilsborough 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

Ravensthorpe 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Creaton 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cottesbrooke 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
West Haddon 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Naseby 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
East Haddon 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Spratton 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Long Buckby 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Welford (West Northamptonshire) 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Yelvertoft 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Brixworth 47 5.0 mi away ⇄
Maidwell 33 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Guilsborough a nice place to live?

Guilsborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Guilsborough is 39/100, 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 Guilsborough?

Guilsborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Guilsborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Guilsborough is Guilsborough Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Guilsborough in total.

Guilsborough in context

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Postcode districts in Guilsborough

NN6 40 ⇄

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