Town Pop. 1,184

Living in Potterspury: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Potterspury comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 63/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the NN12 postcode district, Potterspury ranks 9th. The NN12 district averages 46/100, putting Potterspury 11 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 47 points above the NN12 district's 44/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN12 postcode district.

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Potterspury scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
134.3 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 76 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 38 crimes
  2. 2 Blackwell End 16 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.946 · PM2.5 6.662 · PM10 11.537 µg/m³
73
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • John Hellins Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital7.4 mi
Northampton General Hospital10.4 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing17.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Stonedean Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity2,200 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.9%Retired27.6%Student3.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership75.1%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
7
Wolverton 4 mi
Milton Keynes Central 6.1 mi
Bletchley 9 mi
J15 M1 7 mi
J15 M1 7.4 mi
J14 M1 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Potterspury 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

Yardley Gobion 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Old Stratford 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Deanshanger 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cosgrove 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Castlethorpe 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Paulerspury 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hanslope 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Whittlebury 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ashton (West Northamptonshire) 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Bruerne 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Akeley 29 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hartwell 45 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Potterspury a nice place to live?

Potterspury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Potterspury is 35/100, 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 Potterspury?

Potterspury has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 159 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Potterspury?

Among the top-rated schools in Potterspury is John Hellins Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Potterspury in total.

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Postcode districts in Potterspury

NN12 46 ⇄

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