Town Pop. 5,407

Living in Moulton (West Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Moulton (West Northamptonshire) is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Moulton (West Northamptonshire) most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 47/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Against the wider NN3 district average of 64/100, that is 11 points below. That puts Moulton (West Northamptonshire) in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN3 postcode district.

53
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Moulton (West Northamptonshire) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
110.6 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 266 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 130 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 41 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Other theft 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 31 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 97 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 A43 64 crimes
  2. 2 Whistlefields Close 46 crimes
  3. 3 Clayson Road 24 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
69
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
52
7 schools in area · 35 within 4km
4Good3Ungraded
  • Moulton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Moulton School and Science CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Overstone Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Thorplands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kings Meadow SchoolSpecial
    Ungraded
  • Northampton SchoolSecondary
    Ungraded
  • Overstone Gate Primary SchoolPrimary
    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
52
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital3.2 mi
Kettering General Hospital8.2 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,730 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 166 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate63%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.3%Student4%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Northampton 4.4 mi
Wellingborough 7.4 mi
Kettering 8.7 mi
J15A M1 6.8 mi
J15A M1 6.9 mi
J15 M1 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 75
Detached £515,998 30
Semi-detached £287,000 35
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£226k £333k £443k £550k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Boughton (West Northamptonshire) 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Sywell and Overstone 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pitsford 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ecton 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mears Ashby 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brixworth 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Northampton 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chapel Brampton 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Walgrave 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Church Brampton 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Little Houghton 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cogenhoe 53 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moulton (West Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Moulton (West Northamptonshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Moulton (West Northamptonshire) is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Moulton (West Northamptonshire)?

Moulton (West Northamptonshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 598 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) are Moulton Primary School, Moulton School and Science College and Overstone Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)?

The current median house price in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £515,998, semi-detached £287,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 75 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Moulton (West Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

NN3 64 ⇄
NN6 40 ⇄

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