Town Pop. 5,185

Living in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) places 4th of 20 in the NN14 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 42 points above the NN14 district's 54/100. Transport (25), schools (27) and healthcare (28) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN14 postcode district.

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Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
70.8 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 161 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 30 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 56 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stag Road 45 crimes
  2. 2 Greening Road 24 crimes
  3. 3 Norton Street 16 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 25
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
27
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Rothwell Victoria Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Montsaye AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Inadequate
  • Rothwell Junior 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
28
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital2.2 mi
Northampton General Hospital12.8 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary19.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks59.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity2,503 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 176 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.1%Student2.8%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership72.9%
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Kettering 3.6 mi
Market Harborough 6 mi
Corby 6.6 mi
J18 M1 15.7 mi
J18 M1 15.8 mi
J19 M1 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 25
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £239,000 73
Detached £350,000 16
Semi-detached £240,000 28
Terraced £206,250 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£116k £192k £270k £345k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Desborough 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Loddington 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Rushton 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Mawsley Village 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Northamptonshire) 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Braybrooke 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kettering 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wilbarston 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pytchley 29 4.9 mi away ⇄
Geddington 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Maidwell 33 5.0 mi away ⇄
Walgrave 39 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) is 50/100, 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 Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)?

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 367 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) is Rothwell Victoria Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) in total.

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

The current median house price in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) is £239,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £206,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 73 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

NN14 46 ⇄

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