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Living in Rothersthorpe: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rothersthorpe comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Rothersthorpe places 4th of 23 in the NN7 postcode district.

The NN7 district averages 45/100, putting Rothersthorpe 11 points above its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 35 points above the NN7 district's 51/100. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (99) and safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: NN7 postcode district.

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Rothersthorpe scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
204.1 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 27 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Motorway Service Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Dukes Green Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Mumford Drive 5 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital3.6 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital15.2 mi
Kettering General Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBugbrooke Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity2,116 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.4%Student3.2%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Northampton 3.1 mi
Long Buckby 8.3 mi
Wolverton 11.6 mi
J15A M1 0.5 mi
J15A M1 0.8 mi
J15 M1 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
86
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rothersthorpe 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

Gayton (West Northamptonshire) 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Kislingbury 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bugbrooke 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Blisworth 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Collingtree and Milton Malsor 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Harpole 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pattishall and Astcote 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nether Heyford 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Northampton 63 4.1 mi away ⇄
Roade 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Bruerne 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Flore 38 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rothersthorpe a nice place to live?

Rothersthorpe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rothersthorpe is 56/100, 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 Rothersthorpe?

Rothersthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rothersthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Rothersthorpe is Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rothersthorpe in total.

Rothersthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Rothersthorpe

NN7 45 ⇄

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