Town Pop. 1,242

Living in Ringstead (North Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 65/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 20 scored places sharing the NN14 postcode district, Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) ranks 10th. Its broadband score runs 35 points above the NN14 district's 54/100. Healthcare (18), lifestyle (20), transport (21) and schools (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN14 postcode district.

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Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
132.9 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 67 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Shoplifting 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 24 crimes
  2. 2 Back Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 Bates Avenue 16 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Ringstead Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital8 mi
Northampton General Hospital16.4 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing16.5 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Cottons Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity2,128 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed0.9%Retired24.5%Student3%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.4%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership78.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Wellingborough 6.8 mi
Kettering 7.9 mi
Corby 10.3 mi
J14 A1(M) 12.5 mi
J15 A1(M) 12.6 mi
J15 A1(M) 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
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 £300,000 17
Detached £327,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£266k £289k £313k £336k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Raunds 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Woodford (North Northamptonshire) 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Great Addington 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Islip (North Northamptonshire) 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Thrapston 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stanwick 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Titchmarsh 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Irthlingborough 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hargrave 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Aldwincle 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Higham Ferrers 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) is 43/100, 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 Ringstead (North Northamptonshire)?

Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 165 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ringstead (North Northamptonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) is Ringstead Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Ringstead (North Northamptonshire)?

The current median house price in Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £327,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%.

Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Ringstead (North Northamptonshire)

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