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Living in Ravensthorpe: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ravensthorpe scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Among the 26 scored places sharing the NN6 postcode district, Ravensthorpe ranks 23rd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the NN6 district's 73/100. For the surrounding area, see NN6 postcode district.

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Ravensthorpe scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 139% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 9 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tilbury Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Holdenby Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Creaton Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.34 · PM2.5 6.553 · PM10 11.347 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital8.3 mi
Kettering General Hospital12.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire18.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Saxon Spires Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,338 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired31%Student3.3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership79.3%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
3
Long Buckby 3.5 mi
Northampton 7.8 mi
Rugby 10.4 mi
J17 M1 5.1 mi
J18 M1 5.8 mi
J18 M1 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ravensthorpe 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

East Haddon 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Guilsborough 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
West Haddon 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Creaton 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Spratton 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Long Buckby 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cottesbrooke 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Church Brampton 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Long Buckby Wharf 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chapel Brampton 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Watford (West Northamptonshire) 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Naseby 37 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ravensthorpe a nice place to live?

Ravensthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ravensthorpe is 37/100, 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 Ravensthorpe?

Ravensthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ravensthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Ravensthorpe

NN6 40 ⇄

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