Town Pop. 268

Living in Stoke Bruerne: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stoke Bruerne is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 8/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Stoke Bruerne places 3rd of 10 in the NN12 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Stoke Bruerne sits 50 points above the NN12 district figure of 44/100. Safety (91) and economic health (81) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see NN12 postcode district.

43
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Stoke Bruerne scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Stoke Bruerne.
Or compare:
NN12 6AA NN12 7AB NN12 8AA NN12 9BT NN12

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
283.6 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 26 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 317% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 613% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Grays Lane 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Plum Park Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.176 · PM2.5 6.659 · PM10 11.652 µg/m³
73
Green Space 37
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Stoke Bruerne 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
9
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital6.4 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10.9 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing18.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryTowcester Medical Centre3.4 mi
GP capacity4,185 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.6%Student3%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Northampton 6.6 mi
Wolverton 7.1 mi
Milton Keynes Central 9.6 mi
J15 M1 3 mi
J15 M1 3.3 mi
J15A M1 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

Places like Stoke Bruerne Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Stoke Bruerne, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stoke Bruerne 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

Roade 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ashton (West Northamptonshire) 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Blisworth 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hartwell 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Paulerspury 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Collingtree and Milton Malsor 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Towcester 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Yardley Gobion 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Gayton (West Northamptonshire) 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hanslope 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Potterspury 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Greens Norton 52 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Bruerne a nice place to live?

Stoke Bruerne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stoke Bruerne is 43/100, 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 Stoke Bruerne?

Stoke Bruerne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoke Bruerne?

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

Stoke Bruerne in context

See the best places to live in Northamptonshire, ranked

Postcode districts in Stoke Bruerne

NN12 46 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode