Town Pop. 845

Living in Spratton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Spratton comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That makes it the 17th highest-scoring of the 26 places in the NN6 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 42 points above the NN6 district's 51/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN6 postcode district.

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Spratton scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
99.4 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 50 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Welford Road 32 crimes
  2. 2 Starvold Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Olde Hall Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.633 · PM2.5 6.66 · PM10 11.67 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Spratton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital6.4 mi
Kettering General Hospital9.9 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire21.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Saxon Spires Practice4.1 mi
GP capacity2,413 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired27.9%Student3.1%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
4
Long Buckby 6.2 mi
Northampton 6.3 mi
Kettering 10.3 mi
J16 M1 7.1 mi
J16 M1 7.2 mi
J15A M1 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Spratton 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

Creaton 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Brixworth 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Chapel Brampton 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cottesbrooke 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Church Brampton 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pitsford 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ravensthorpe 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Guilsborough 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
East Haddon 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Boughton (West Northamptonshire) 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Maidwell 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) 53 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Spratton a nice place to live?

Spratton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Spratton 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 Spratton?

Spratton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Spratton?

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

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Postcode districts in Spratton

NN6 40 ⇄

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