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Living in Hackleton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hackleton is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 23 scored places sharing the NN7 postcode district, Hackleton ranks 15th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (6), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 37 points above the NN7 district's 62/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: NN7 postcode district.

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Hackleton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
285.9 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 100 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Snowdrop Way 25 crimes
  2. 2 Foxglove Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Elm Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.529 · PM2.5 6.889 · PM10 12.391 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Hackleton CofE 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
6
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital3.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital11.6 mi
Kettering General Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Parks Medical Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity2,592 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 · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate64%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.8%Student3.3%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
10
Northampton 4.9 mi
Wolverton 8.5 mi
Wellingborough 10.1 mi
J15 M1 2.9 mi
J15 M1 3.3 mi
J15A M1 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hackleton 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

Piddington (West Northamptonshire) 40 0.5 mi away ⇄
Horton (West Northamptonshire) 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Brafield-on-the-Green 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Denton (West Northamptonshire) 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Little Houghton 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hartwell 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Collingtree and Milton Malsor 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cogenhoe 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Roade 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Yardley Hastings 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ashton (West Northamptonshire) 42 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hackleton a nice place to live?

Hackleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hackleton is 43/100, 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 Hackleton?

Hackleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 217 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hackleton?

Among the top-rated schools in Hackleton is Hackleton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hackleton in total.

Hackleton in context

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Postcode districts in Hackleton

NN7 45 ⇄

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