Town Pop. 627

Living in Islip (North Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Islip (North Northamptonshire) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 8/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Islip (North Northamptonshire) places 10th of 20 in the NN14 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (99) from schools (8), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 45 points above the NN14 district's 54/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN14 postcode district.

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Islip (North Northamptonshire) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
146.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cross Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Wellington Terrace 8 crimes
  3. 3 Kettering Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Thrapston 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
17
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital6.8 mi
Northampton General Hospital16.8 mi
Peterborough City Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Meadows Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity2,289 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)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired29.7%Student3.6%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership66.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
10
Kettering 7.3 mi
Wellingborough 8.1 mi
Corby 8.4 mi
J15 A1(M) 12.4 mi
J15 A1(M) 12.4 mi
J14 A1(M) 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Islip (North 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

Thrapston 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Woodford (North Northamptonshire) 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Aldwincle 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Addington 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Titchmarsh 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Raunds 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stanwick 51 4.5 mi away ⇄
Brigstock 30 4.7 mi away ⇄
Irthlingborough 49 5.5 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 5.6 mi away ⇄
Barnwell 40 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Islip (North Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Islip (North Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Islip (North Northamptonshire) 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 Islip (North Northamptonshire)?

Islip (North Northamptonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Islip (North Northamptonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Islip (North Northamptonshire) is Thrapston Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Islip (North Northamptonshire) in total.

Islip (North Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Islip (North Northamptonshire)

NN14 46 ⇄

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