Town Pop. 237

Living in Little Houghton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Houghton scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Little Houghton most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 16th highest-scoring of the 23 places in the NN7 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 28 points above the NN7 district's 62/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN7 postcode district.

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Little Houghton scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
367.1 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 32 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 761% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 376% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elm Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Newport Pagnell Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 53
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Little Houghton Church of England PrimaryPrimary · 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
9
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital2.3 mi
Kettering General Hospital12.3 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryKing Edward Road Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,543 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.7%Student3.2%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.8%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
10
Northampton 3.6 mi
Wellingborough 8.1 mi
Wolverton 11.3 mi
J15 M1 4.2 mi
J15 M1 4.3 mi
J15A M1 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Houghton 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

Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) 44 0.8 mi away ⇄
Brafield-on-the-Green 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Cogenhoe 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Denton (West Northamptonshire) 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Northampton 63 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hackleton 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ecton 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Piddington (West Northamptonshire) 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Horton (West Northamptonshire) 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Earls Barton 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Yardley Hastings 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) 53 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Houghton a nice place to live?

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

Little Houghton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Houghton?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Houghton is Little Houghton Church of England Primary, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Little Houghton in total.

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Postcode districts in Little Houghton

NN7 45 ⇄

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