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Living in Nassington: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nassington scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Nassington most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the PE8 postcode district, Nassington ranks 7th. On broadband specifically, Nassington sits 50 points above the PE8 district figure of 44/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE8 postcode district.

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Nassington scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
132.9 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 22 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dovecote Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.375 · PM2.5 6.743 · PM10 11.922 µg/m³
73
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Nassington 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
5
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital6.3 mi
Kettering General Hospital16.4 mi
Northampton General Hospital28.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryWansford & Kings Cliffe Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,876 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired33.7%Student3.1%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
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 Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Stamford 6.8 mi
Peterborough 7.8 mi
Corby 11.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 4.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 5.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nassington 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

Yarwell 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Wansford 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Elton (Huntingdonshire) 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Woodnewton 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Warmington (North Northamptonshire) 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
King's Cliffe 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Castor and Ailsworth 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Glapthorn 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Oundle 52 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ufford (Peterborough) 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Barnack 42 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nassington a nice place to live?

Nassington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nassington is 41/100, 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 Nassington?

Nassington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nassington?

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

Nassington in context

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Postcode districts in Nassington

PE8 40 ⇄

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