Town Pop. 325

Living in Orlingbury: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Orlingbury scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 73/100 versus a median of 88/100. Orlingbury places 10th of 20 in the NN14 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 18 points above the NN14 district's 54/100. Healthcare (13), lifestyle (13) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Orlingbury in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN14 postcode district.

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Orlingbury scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
495.4 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
↑ 482% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 629% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1306% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 347% 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
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.782 · PM2.5 6.972 · PM10 12.435 µg/m³
71
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 5 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 Hospital3.9 mi
Northampton General Hospital9.4 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing18.4 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Redwell Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity2,373 patients per GP
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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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 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
Kettering 3.5 mi
Wellingborough 3.7 mi
Northampton 10.2 mi
J15A M1 12.6 mi
J15 M1 12.7 mi
J15 M1 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars None
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 Orlingbury 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

Little Harrowden 42 0.7 mi away ⇄
Pytchley 29 1.4 mi away ⇄
Isham 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Northamptonshire) 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Burton Latimer 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wellingborough 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Walgrave 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mears Ashby 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kettering 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wilby 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mawsley Village 50 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Orlingbury a nice place to live?

Orlingbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Orlingbury is 43/100, 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 Orlingbury?

Orlingbury 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 Orlingbury?

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

Orlingbury in context

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Postcode districts in Orlingbury

NN14 46 ⇄

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