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Living in Helmdon: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Helmdon is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the NN13 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The NN13 district averages 51/100, putting Helmdon 17 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN13 postcode district.

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Helmdon scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
131.3 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 23 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 136% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Hinton'S Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Radstone Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.78 · PM2.5 6.441 · PM10 10.745 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Helmdon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsThe Horton General Hospital8.3 mi
Northampton General Hospital14.5 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBrackley Medical Centre3.6 mi
GP capacity2,191 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired24%Student4.2%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.8%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
5
King's Sutton 7.6 mi
Banbury 8.2 mi
Bicester North 12.9 mi
J11 M40 7.3 mi
J11 M40 7.5 mi
J10 M40 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Helmdon 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

Greatworth 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Radstone 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sulgrave 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Syresham 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Moreton Pinkney 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Whitfield (Buckinghamshire) 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brackley 62 3.8 mi away ⇄
Culworth 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Turweston 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Farthinghoe 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Blakesley 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Eydon 43 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Helmdon a nice place to live?

Helmdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Helmdon is 34/100, 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 Helmdon?

Helmdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Helmdon?

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

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Postcode districts in Helmdon

NN13 51 ⇄

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