Town Pop. 10,271

Living in Raunds: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Raunds is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Raunds most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 63/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the NN9 postcode district, Raunds ranks 3rd. Broadband (93) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Raunds in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN9 postcode district.

51
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Raunds scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
87 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 346 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 263 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 71 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 41 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 132 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 39 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 38 crimes
  3. 3 London Road 29 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 14
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
32
5 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good1Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Raunds Park Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Peter's Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Stanwick Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Manor SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Inadequate
  • Windmill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital8.5 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing14.5 mi
Northampton General Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,047 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 225 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed2%Retired24.3%Student2.7%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.3%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary30.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Wellingborough 6.3 mi
Kettering 8.7 mi
Corby 11.7 mi
J14 A1(M) 12.4 mi
J15 A1(M) 12.9 mi
J15 A1(M) 13.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Ample 11
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 85
Detached £337,500 30
Semi-detached £240,000 31
Terraced £211,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£201k £263k £326k £388k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stanwick 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Great Addington 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hargrave 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woodford (North Northamptonshire) 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Higham Ferrers 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Irthlingborough 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Thrapston 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Islip (North Northamptonshire) 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rushden 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Titchmarsh 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Dean 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Raunds a nice place to live?

Raunds is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Raunds is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Raunds?

Raunds has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 894 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Raunds?

Among the top-rated schools in Raunds are Raunds Park Infant School, St Peter's Church of England Academy and Stanwick Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Raunds in total.

What are house prices like in Raunds?

The current median house price in Raunds is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £337,500, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £211,000. There were 85 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Raunds in context

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Postcode districts in Raunds

NN9 50 ⇄

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