Town Pop. 2,445

Living in Silverstone: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Silverstone scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NN12 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the NN12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NN12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
87.9 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 90 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dadford Road 31 crimes
  2. 2 Paddock Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Timms Lane 19 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 35
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Silverstone Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Silverstone UTCSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital11.2 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital11.9 mi
The Horton General Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBrook Health Centre3.6 mi
GP capacity1,963 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate65.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.8%Unemployed2%Retired22%Student3.8%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.2%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Wolverton 9.2 mi
Milton Keynes Central 10.9 mi
King's Sutton 11.8 mi
J15 M1 9.2 mi
J15 M1 9.3 mi
J15A M1 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £316,000 24
Detached £532,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£343k £435k £531k £623k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Whittlebury 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Syresham 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dadford 25 3.2 mi away ⇄
Paulerspury 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Akeley 29 3.8 mi away ⇄
Towcester 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Whitfield (Buckinghamshire) 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Greens Norton 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Maids Moreton 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Helmdon 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Buckinghamshire) 30 5.3 mi away ⇄
Turweston 31 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Silverstone a nice place to live?

Silverstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Silverstone is 40/100, 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 Silverstone?

Silverstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 215 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Silverstone?

Among the top-rated schools in Silverstone is Silverstone Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Silverstone in total.

What are house prices like in Silverstone?

The current median house price in Silverstone is £316,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £532,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 18%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Silverstone

NN12 46 ⇄

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