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Living in Hartwell: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hartwell scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Hartwell places 12th of 23 in the NN7 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 31 points above the NN7 district's 62/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NN7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
54.6 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 52 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Hazel Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Meadslade 9 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 43
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Hartwell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsNorthampton General Hospital6 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital9.4 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing15.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Parks Medical Practice3.3 mi
GP capacity4,185 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired21.6%Student2.7%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
14
Wolverton 5.9 mi
Northampton 6.7 mi
Milton Keynes Central 8.5 mi
J15 M1 3 mi
J15 M1 3.6 mi
J15A M1 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £369,998 12
Detached £387,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£260k £292k £325k £358k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ashton (West Northamptonshire) 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Roade 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hanslope 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Piddington (West Northamptonshire) 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke Bruerne 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hackleton 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Horton (West Northamptonshire) 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Goldington 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Collingtree and Milton Malsor 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Castlethorpe 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Yardley Gobion 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Blisworth 46 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hartwell a nice place to live?

Hartwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hartwell is 45/100, 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 Hartwell?

Hartwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hartwell?

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

What are house prices like in Hartwell?

The current median house price in Hartwell is £369,998, around 30% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £387,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 36%.

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Postcode districts in Hartwell

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