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Living in Horton (West Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horton (West Northamptonshire) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 82/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 16th highest-scoring of the 23 places in the NN7 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Horton (West Northamptonshire) sits 20 points above the NN7 district figure of 62/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see NN7 postcode district.

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Horton (West Northamptonshire) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
214.5 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 68 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Snowdrop Way 25 crimes
  2. 2 Foxglove Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Clover Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.162 · PM2.5 6.716 · PM10 11.725 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
22

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital4.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10.9 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing14.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryDenton Village Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,654 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate69.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed69.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired18.4%Student3.3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.8%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)43%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
9
Northampton 5.9 mi
Wolverton 8.1 mi
Wellingborough 9.9 mi
J15 M1 3.8 mi
J15 M1 4.2 mi
J15A M1 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horton (West 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

Hackleton 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Piddington (West Northamptonshire) 40 1.0 mi away ⇄
Denton (West Northamptonshire) 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Brafield-on-the-Green 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Yardley Hastings 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hartwell 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Houghton 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Goldington 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cogenhoe 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Roade 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Olney 54 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horton (West Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Horton (West Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horton (West Northamptonshire) is 42/100, 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 Horton (West Northamptonshire)?

Horton (West Northamptonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Horton (West Northamptonshire)

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