Town Pop. 453

Living in Little Irchester: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Irchester comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 33/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the NN8 postcode district, Little Irchester scores lowest. It scores 11 points below the NN8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. On broadband specifically, Little Irchester sits 11 points above the NN8 district figure of 88/100. For the surrounding area, see NN8 postcode district.

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Little Irchester scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
289.2 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 44 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 531% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Irchester Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Bakers Crescent 10 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 9.33 · PM2.5 8.29 · PM10 14.642 µg/m³
65
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 26 within 4km
2Good
  • All Saints CEVA Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wrenn SchoolSecondary · 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
44
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital8 mi
Northampton General Hospital9.3 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing13.7 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryAbbey Medical Practice0.6 mi
GP capacity2,107 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 · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed2.8%Retired22.6%Student3.8%Other inactive15.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.2%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary37.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership59%
Among the most-deprived 30% 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
32
Wellingborough 1 mi
Kettering 7.6 mi
Northampton 10.6 mi
J15 M1 11.8 mi
J15 M1 11.9 mi
J15A M1 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Little Irchester 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

Irchester 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wellingborough 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Great Doddington 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wollaston 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wilby 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rushden 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wymington 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Podington 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Irthlingborough 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Higham Ferrers 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Earls Barton 48 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Irchester a nice place to live?

Little Irchester has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Little Irchester is 48/100, 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 Irchester?

Little Irchester has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Irchester?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Irchester are All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery and Wrenn School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Little Irchester in total.

Little Irchester in context

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Postcode districts in Little Irchester

NN8 59 ⇄

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