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Living in Syresham: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Syresham is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the NN13 postcode district. Syresham is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The NN13 district averages 51/100, putting Syresham 10 points below its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
94.8 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 23 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Hinton'S Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Radstone Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.419 · PM2.5 6.459 · PM10 11.056 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Syresham St James CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital10.6 mi
Northampton General Hospital13.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBrackley Medical Centre3.3 mi
GP capacity2,191 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
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired24%Student4.2%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.8%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
King's Sutton 9.1 mi
Banbury 10.5 mi
Wolverton 11.8 mi
J10 M40 9.6 mi
J11 M40 9.7 mi
J11 M40 10 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Syresham 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

Whitfield (Buckinghamshire) 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Silverstone 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Radstone 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Helmdon 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Turweston 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Buckinghamshire) 30 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brackley 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dadford 25 3.9 mi away ⇄
Whittlebury 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Greatworth 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Mixbury 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Evenley 46 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Syresham a nice place to live?

Syresham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Syresham is 41/100, 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 Syresham?

Syresham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Syresham?

Among the top-rated schools in Syresham is Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Syresham in total.

Syresham in context

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Postcode districts in Syresham

NN13 51 ⇄

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