Town Pop. 965

Living in Pattishall and Astcote: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pattishall and Astcote scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Pattishall and Astcote most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NN12 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Pattishall and Astcote sits 41 points above the NN12 district figure of 44/100. That sits 8 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: NN12 postcode district.

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Pattishall and Astcote scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
106.7 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
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Banbury Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Towcester Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.298 · PM2.5 6.635 · PM10 11.643 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Pattishall Church of England 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 departmentsNorthampton General Hospital6.7 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital15.2 mi
The Horton General Hospital15.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryGreens Norton Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity980 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed1.7%Retired28.3%Student2.8%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
5
Northampton 6.2 mi
Long Buckby 8.5 mi
Wolverton 11.9 mi
J16 M1 3.5 mi
J15A M1 3.7 mi
J16 M1 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £337,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£288k £300k £313k £325k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Gayton (West Northamptonshire) 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bugbrooke 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Greens Norton 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Nether Heyford 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rothersthorpe 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Blisworth 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Blakesley 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kislingbury 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Towcester 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Flore 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Weedon Bec 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Harpole 59 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pattishall and Astcote a nice place to live?

Pattishall and Astcote has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pattishall and Astcote 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 Pattishall and Astcote?

Pattishall and Astcote is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 103 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pattishall and Astcote?

Among the top-rated schools in Pattishall and Astcote is Pattishall Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pattishall and Astcote in total.

What are house prices like in Pattishall and Astcote?

The current median house price in Pattishall and Astcote is £337,500, around 18% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Pattishall and Astcote

NN12 46 ⇄

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