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Living in Piddington (West Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Piddington (West Northamptonshire) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Among the 23 scored places sharing the NN7 postcode district, Piddington (West Northamptonshire) ranks 22nd. The NN7 district averages 45/100, putting Piddington (West Northamptonshire) 5 points below its own postcode area.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (6), lifestyle (9), transport (10) and schools (17). Wider context for the surrounding area: NN7 postcode district.

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Piddington (West Northamptonshire) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
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 100 crimes
↑ 586% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↑ 876% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 416% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Snowdrop Way 25 crimes
  2. 2 Foxglove Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Elm Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.456 · PM2.5 6.832 · PM10 12.255 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Hackleton CofE 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
6
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital4.2 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital11 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing15.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Parks Medical Practice2.6 mi
GP capacity3,530 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate64%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.8%Student3.3%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
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
10
Northampton 5.2 mi
Wolverton 8 mi
Milton Keynes Central 10.4 mi
J15 M1 2.7 mi
J15 M1 3.2 mi
J15A M1 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Piddington (West Northamptonshire) 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

Hackleton 43 0.5 mi away ⇄
Horton (West Northamptonshire) 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hartwell 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire) 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brafield-on-the-Green 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Denton (West Northamptonshire) 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Little Houghton 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Roade 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Collingtree and Milton Malsor 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ashton (West Northamptonshire) 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke Goldington 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Yardley Hastings 45 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Piddington (West Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Piddington (West Northamptonshire) is 40/100, 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 Piddington (West Northamptonshire)?

Piddington (West Northamptonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 217 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Piddington (West Northamptonshire) is Hackleton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Piddington (West Northamptonshire) in total.

Piddington (West Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Piddington (West Northamptonshire)

NN7 45 ⇄

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