Town Pop. 441

Living in Isham: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Isham comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 18/100 versus a median of 60/100. Isham places 17th of 20 in the NN14 postcode district.

Against the wider NN14 district average of 46/100, that is 7 points below. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (13), lifestyle (13) and transport (29). For the surrounding area, see NN14 postcode district.

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Isham scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
365.1 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 63 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 937% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wellingborough Road 44 crimes
  2. 2 Green Lane 19 crimes
  3. 3 Fairfield Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 10.036 · PM2.5 7.274 · PM10 13.356 µg/m³
68
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Meadowside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Isham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital3.3 mi
Northampton General Hospital11.1 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing18.3 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Spencer and Partners1.1 mi
GP capacity1,832 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
32.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
32.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.1%Student3.3%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership79.6%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
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
29
Kettering 2.8 mi
Wellingborough 3.9 mi
Corby 9.1 mi
J15 M1 14.3 mi
J15A M1 14.4 mi
J15 M1 14.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Isham 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

Burton Latimer 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
Pytchley 29 1.6 mi away ⇄
Orlingbury 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Little Harrowden 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kettering 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Northamptonshire) 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wellingborough 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Irthlingborough 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Addington 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Mawsley Village 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Little Irchester 48 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Isham a nice place to live?

Isham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Isham 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 Isham?

Isham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 161 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Isham?

Among the top-rated schools in Isham is Meadowside Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Isham in total.

Isham in context

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Postcode districts in Isham

NN14 46 ⇄

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