Town Pop. 510

Living in Little Harrowden: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Harrowden scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 73/100 against a town median of 88/100. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the NN9 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the NN9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (13), lifestyle (13) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see NN9 postcode district.

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Little Harrowden scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
315.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 63 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 364% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 797% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 184% 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
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 20
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Little Harrowden Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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 Hospital4.5 mi
Northampton General Hospital9.3 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing17.7 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Redwell Medical Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity2,128 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 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
Wellingborough 3 mi
Kettering 4.1 mi
Northampton 10.2 mi
J15 M1 12.5 mi
J15A M1 12.6 mi
J15 M1 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Little Harrowden 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

Orlingbury 43 0.7 mi away ⇄
Isham 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Pytchley 29 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wellingborough 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Burton Latimer 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wilby 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Northamptonshire) 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Mears Ashby 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Little Irchester 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Walgrave 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kettering 60 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Harrowden a nice place to live?

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

Little Harrowden 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 Little Harrowden?

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

Little Harrowden in context

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Postcode districts in Little Harrowden

NN9 50 ⇄

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