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Living in Stanwick: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stanwick is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Stanwick places 3rd of 8 in the NN9 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Stanwick sits 22 points above the NN9 district figure of 77/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: transport (19), schools (24), lifestyle (25) and healthcare (28). For the surrounding area, see NN9 postcode district.

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Stanwick scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
45.4 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 24 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cumberland Avenue 14 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.969 · PM2.5 7.176 · PM10 13.224 µg/m³
70
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Stanwick 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
28
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital8.6 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing14.3 mi
Northampton General Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Cottons Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,500 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)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.4%Student3.2%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
19
Wellingborough 5.2 mi
Kettering 8.3 mi
Corby 12 mi
J14 A1(M) 13.4 mi
J15 A1(M) 14 mi
J15 A1(M) 14.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £465,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£284k £342k £402k £460k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Raunds 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Higham Ferrers 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Irthlingborough 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Addington 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rushden 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hargrave 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Woodford (North Northamptonshire) 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Islip (North Northamptonshire) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wymington 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thrapston 52 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanwick a nice place to live?

Stanwick is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stanwick is 51/100, 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 Stanwick?

Stanwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stanwick?

Among the top-rated schools in Stanwick is Stanwick Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stanwick in total.

What are house prices like in Stanwick?

The current median house price in Stanwick is £465,000, around 63% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 33%.

Stanwick in context

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Postcode districts in Stanwick

NN9 50 ⇄

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